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68. I think there were more votes cast in Detroit that were not counted, than Trump won by (about 10K)

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Ford cancels Mexico plant. Will create 700 U.S. jobs in 'vote of confidence' in Trump [View all] Calista241 Jan 2017 OP

This is a triumph for President Obama AngryAmish Jan 2017 #1

no rtracey Jan 2017 #12

Things that he will never do Lanius Jan 2017 #65

I had one Ford. I still will never have another. bucolic_frolic Jan 2017 #2

Buy a Toyota HelenWheels Jan 2017 #18

Just don't get the Toyota Tacoma with the frame issues NWCorona Jan 2017 #48

Neither would I. ananda Jan 2017 #23

My Honda is so old it could be in an advertisement bucolic_frolic Jan 2017 #28

Never known anyone with a Honda that didn't blow thousands and thousands on repairs. scscholar Jan 2017 #30

I stopped buying Honda after my 3rd theft. Great cars tho NWCorona Jan 2017 #49

Well, I wasn't planning on buying a Ford, anyway. TygrBright Jan 2017 #3

Bought a used Toyota Camray 2007 in 2010. I'm ashamed to say I've never had it checked Auntie Bush Jan 2017 #26

So what's the real reason they've canceled this Mexican plant? geomon666 Jan 2017 #4

Exactly PatSeg Jan 2017 #6

Usually it is because they get enormous tax breaks dixiegrrrrl Jan 2017 #15

Read The Full Story. The Reason is at the End erpowers Jan 2017 #32

Thanks for fleshing out the story. Wellstone ruled Jan 2017 #60

The new plant doggie breath Jan 2017 #73

Alright, Wellstone ruled Jan 2017 #74

No problem doggie breath Jan 2017 #76

This treestar Jan 2017 #46

Glad something good jehop61 Jan 2017 #5

If real jobs result from this, good... Wounded Bear Jan 2017 #8

Eh, piss on Michigan RonniePudding Jan 2017 #10

That and the poisoned water in Flint, too. LyndaG Jan 2017 #35

Michigan didn't go red, too many dems just stayed home, and many of the ones that voted putitinD Jan 2017 #53

Thanks for pointing that out agincourt Jan 2017 #64

The ones that stayed home by choice christx30 Jan 2017 #67

I think there were more votes cast in Detroit that were not counted, than Trump won by (about 10K) putitinD Jan 2017 #68

hmmm rtracey Jan 2017 #16

Just think the American business model is to now coddle turbinetree Jan 2017 #7

They'll move back in a year or two. ucrdem Jan 2017 #9

there is a huge degree of hypocrasy in Mr. Fields statements PRETZEL Jan 2017 #11

They don't want Trump lighting them up on Twitter. Calista241 Jan 2017 #14

These won't be good union jobs snpsmom Jan 2017 #13

Hate to say it Jake Stern Jan 2017 #17

"Where was Obama when our jobs were on the chopping block?" BumRushDaShow Jan 2017 #25

Fully agree BUT the optics are very much in Trump's favor. Jake Stern Jan 2017 #31

Except the difference was BumRushDaShow Jan 2017 #39

Thank you for that, BRDS.. I enjoyed reading it. Cha Jan 2017 #79

And here is the kicker from a later LBN post BumRushDaShow Jan 2017 #81

Good! I don't imagine Ford wants to be seen as subservient Cha Jan 2017 #82

700? more like thousands 0rganism Jan 2017 #36

Eight years? Think 12 or more Jake Stern Jan 2017 #59

now we all pay the price for Democrats being associated with the "free trade" deals 0rganism Jan 2017 #69

Nice try at trying to smash President Obama, but you don't Blue_Roses Jan 2017 #58

Not smashing anyone just pointing out that we're seeing a myth in the making Jake Stern Jan 2017 #62

Which one draws bigger ratings? Blue_Roses Jan 2017 #71

Sadly we live in a country where folks equate loudness with leadership Jake Stern Jan 2017 #83

Good PR for Ford Freethinker65 Jan 2017 #19

Protecting their stock options. eom GeorgeGist Jan 2017 #20

No company is ever going to do something like this christx30 Jan 2017 #63

Corporations promoting the leader. Another side of Fascism. Dawson Leery Jan 2017 #21

Lol. That's not bitter or anything... dionysus Jan 2017 #84

Wait until he finds out Ford has plants in Europe, Brazil, Russia, Turkey.... Historic NY Jan 2017 #22

bad smoke and warped mirrors... Javaman Jan 2017 #24

Jobs Still Going To Mexico Now erpowers Jan 2017 #34

not surprised. Javaman Jan 2017 #50

More Jobs For Muslim Americans! hexola Jan 2017 #27

A pattern is emerging Jeroen Jan 2017 #29

yep - give a little. take a LOT Locrian Jan 2017 #55

I'm confused. Investing $700mil, but only 700 jobs? GusFring Jan 2017 #33

Well. Calista241 Jan 2017 #37

But the plant in mex was going to cost over a billion. Something seems off. GusFring Jan 2017 #61

Automation nt NWCorona Jan 2017 #51

Fuck Ford. (nt) Paladin Jan 2017 #38

yes this news is horrible nt Elmergantry Jan 2017 #40

Dont let Trump's Tweets control your mind... hexola Jan 2017 #41

Any corporation that bends over for Trump like this, loses my support. (nt) Paladin Jan 2017 #43

Thank you President Obama for not selling out Americas auto industry. Ford for using your home base Sunlei Jan 2017 #42

Sounds like they are staying because they were afraid of Trump attacking them for leaving Quixote1818 Jan 2017 #44

My guess... joewicker_TX Jan 2017 #45

I'd say your guess is a pretty good one. hamsterjill Jan 2017 #47

Michigan is already a right to work state Calista241 Jan 2017 #72

Your guess doggie breath Jan 2017 #75

Isn't that pretty much what Ford said? xor Jan 2017 #77

could this be bullying??? bdamomma Jan 2017 #52

I hope those white men in Michigan are happy! Generator Jan 2017 #54

I hope you realize how many POC work for the auto manufacturers n/t MichMan Jan 2017 #78

this is where Trump eats the Democrats' lunch 0rganism Jan 2017 #56

Lickspittle snort Jan 2017 #57

"pro-business environment" means more tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy Lanius Jan 2017 #66

Pure bullshit orangecrush Jan 2017 #70

My parents owned a Ford in the 1970s when I was a kid. It stalled about 6 times in the 7 years they 4lbs Jan 2017 #80

From a tactical standpoint I'm not worried about what Trump might do to us jmowreader Jan 2017 #85