They all can bow in front of Fords

[pauldun170]

Mudpuppy....

good posts

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by Mudpuppy

Ford, GM and Chrysler have a shitload of retirees and that adds big time to the cost of a car. They, for now while they can, are taking care of these retirees - it cost billions for them to do so and rightfully so - you work your entire life making a company money they shouldn't throw you in the dumpster and move on.

How many other industries, besides automotive and maybe the big aerospace firms, provide pensions and heath care to their retirees anymore?

Maybe people should start planning their own retirement savings, instead of blowing half their paycheck on boats and swimming pools like I see so many autoworkers doing.

[Gas Man]

mud I want to share your big post with everybody on every forum...

may I?

[Mudpuppy]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

mud I want to share your big post with everybody on every forum...

may I?

yes no problem.. spread the word for sure..

Originally Posted by pauldun170

Mudpuppy....

good posts

thanks

Originally Posted by Homeslice

How many other industries, besides automotive and maybe the big aerospace firms, provide pensions and heath care to their retirees anymore?

Maybe people should start planning their own retirement savings, instead of blowing half their paycheck on boats and swimming pools like I see so many autoworkers doing.

yeah i am not sure - good point.. one i can think of it airlines and they have been bailed out a couple of times if i remember right..

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

How many other industries, besides automotive and maybe the big aerospace firms, provide pensions and heath care to their retirees anymore?

Maybe people should start planning their own retirement savings, instead of blowing half their paycheck on boats and swimming pools like I see so many autoworkers doing.

Military. As they should.

[Mudpuppy]

Originally Posted by Cutty72

Military. As they should.

Absolutely.. military is so underpaid it is sick.. part of the backwards nature of this country.. a useless non-contributing gang banger can catch a football give him millions.. a guy risks his life protecting our freedom - how's $20k a year sound? motherfucker please..

i did read in the paper today that the government agency that protects pensions is in big trouble - to the tune of billions.. just happened to see it on the front page..