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Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 7:48 am
by SeattleGriz
This could be a big story.

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opini ... 61447.html
Evidence appears to be mounting that the Obama administration has systematically targeted for closing Chrysler dealers who contributed to Repubicans. What started earlier this week as mainly a rumbling on the Right side of the Blogosphere has gathered some steam today with revelations that among the dealers being shut down are a GOP congressman and closing of competitors to a dealership chain partly owned by former Clinton White House chief of staff Mack McLarty.

Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 7:51 am
by ChetSteadman
SeattleGriz wrote:This could be a big story.

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opini ... 61447.html
Evidence appears to be mounting that the Obama administration has systematically targeted for closing Chrysler dealers who contributed to Repubicans. What started earlier this week as mainly a rumbling on the Right side of the Blogosphere has gathered some steam today with revelations that among the dealers being shut down are a GOP congressman and closing of competitors to a dealership chain partly owned by former Clinton White House chief of staff Mack McLarty.

I heard about this yesterday on Cavuto. A guest brought it up but couldn't provide the evidence. I'd like to know if it's true, though. If so, somebody's got some 'splainin' to do.

Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 7:52 am
by SeattleGriz
The counter reply has been that 85% of the dealers are Republicans, so it only makes sense.

I am not sure on this one either, but it will be interesting if Chicago Thug politics was involved.

Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 7:54 am
by dbackjon
It would be interesting to cross-reference political donations to party/dealerships closed/open.

If 85% of dealership owners are Republican, then this is a non-story.

Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 8:37 am
by AZGrizFan
dbackjon wrote:It would be interesting to cross-reference political donations to party/dealerships closed/open.

If 85% of dealership owners are Republican, then this is a non-story.
Why? 85% of my employees are women, but each time I fire one I get a gender-discrimination lawsuit on my hands....same difference.

Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 9:05 am
by SeattleGriz
dbackjon wrote:It would be interesting to cross-reference political donations to party/dealerships closed/open.

If 85% of dealership owners are Republican, then this is a non-story.
I think it is still a little early on this one, but apparently there are some dealerships that were heavy Republican donors that are being closed even when they were profitable. There are also others that were donors to Democrats, but not Obama, that are being closed as well.

Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 9:37 am
by Ibanez
dbackjon wrote:It would be interesting to cross-reference political donations to party/dealerships closed/open.

If 85% of dealership owners are Republican, then this is a non-story.
Is that 85% of all dealership owners? Regardless of company?

Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 9:43 am
by grizzaholic
dbackjon wrote:It would be interesting to cross-reference political donations to party/dealerships closed/open.

If 85% of dealership owners are Republican, then this is a non-story.
Is 85% not high enough? :roll:

Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 9:46 am
by ChetSteadman
I think what Jon is saying is that if a large majority of all dealers are republicans, then a large majority of those closed will be republican, too. I understand what he's saying, and that could skew the results. Either way, there needs to be some serious investigating on this, either to clear the air or find a stinky rat.

Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 11:08 am
by Chizzang
Simple math will tell us that if an organism is 85% of one type and 15% of another type that will = 100%

if the rules of percentages are then played out: 85% of the closures should fall within the the majority type - which consists of 85% of the whole...

are we all on the same page here..?

Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 11:43 am
by wideright82
Chizzang wrote:Simple math will tell us that if an organism is 85% of one type and 15% of another type that will = 100%

if the rules of percentages are then played out: 85% of the closures should fall within the the majority type - which consists of 85% of the whole...

are we all on the same page here..?

We are, except for the fact that you are assuming all 100% are equally profitable, or in some way equally deserving of being shut down.

Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 11:47 am
by Appaholic
AZGrizFan wrote:
dbackjon wrote:It would be interesting to cross-reference political donations to party/dealerships closed/open.

If 85% of dealership owners are Republican, then this is a non-story.
Why? 85% of my employees are women, but each time I fire one I get a gender-discrimination lawsuit on my hands....same difference.
they don't swallow huh?.........

Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 11:55 am
by AZGrizFan
Appaholic wrote:
AZGrizFan wrote:
Why? 85% of my employees are women, but each time I fire one I get a gender-discrimination lawsuit on my hands....same difference.
they don't swallow huh?.........
Damn, you fellas are gettin' slow. Appa saves the day AGAIN.

Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 12:17 pm
by polsongrizz
AZGrizFan wrote:
Appaholic wrote:
they don't swallow huh?.........
Damn, you fellas are gettin' slow. Appa saves the day AGAIN.
And here I thought it was you slapping them on the ass on the way out instead of the door.

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Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 12:21 pm
by polsongrizz
BTW I looked through the pages he cites and of the 130 or so dealerships in his list at a quick glance around 30 were Democratic donors. Not so sure this is a story at all except in the minds of conk bloogers who have't been laid since the Marque de Sade was in town.

Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 1:21 pm
by Cap'n Cat
polsongrizz wrote:BTW I looked through the pages he cites and of the 130 or so dealerships in his list at a quick glance around 30 were Democratic donors. Not so sure this is a story at all except in the minds of conk bloogers who have't been laid since the Marque de Sade was in town.

Good thoughts, Pols. This is a non-story.

Conks are getting desperate.

:roll:

Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 2:03 pm
by Chizzang
wideright82 wrote:
Chizzang wrote:Simple math will tell us that if an organism is 85% of one type and 15% of another type that will = 100%

if the rules of percentages are then played out: 85% of the closures should fall within the the majority type - which consists of 85% of the whole...

are we all on the same page here..?

We are, except for the fact that you are assuming all 100% are equally profitable, or in some way equally deserving of being shut down.
Why can't they just shut them all down... and go home :roll:

Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 2:12 pm
by wideright82
Chizzang wrote:
wideright82 wrote:

We are, except for the fact that you are assuming all 100% are equally profitable, or in some way equally deserving of being shut down.
Why can't they just shut them all down... and go home :roll:


Hey, I didn't say that wasn't an option. :lol: Shouldn't you and Ursus be naked spooning by now? what time is it in Montana anyway? :roll: :lol: :lol:

Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 2:35 pm
by travelinman67
Wonder how many large donors to Obama are being shut down... :roll:



This smells of Podesta and Axelrod... :evil:

Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 2:41 pm
by Cap'n Cat
travelinman67 wrote:Wonder how many large donors to Obama are being shut down... :roll:



This smells of Podesta and Axelrod... :evil:
:roll:


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Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 4:54 pm
by SeattleGriz
polsongrizz wrote:BTW I looked through the pages he cites and of the 130 or so dealerships in his list at a quick glance around 30 were Democratic donors. Not so sure this is a story at all except in the minds of conk bloogers who have't been laid since the Marque de Sade was in town.
Exactly why I worded as such. Could easily just be a numbers game and nothing else. I learned my lesson with the Michelle Obama, "whitey" tape that never surfaced.

Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 5:03 pm
by SeattleGriz
wideright82 wrote:
Chizzang wrote:Simple math will tell us that if an organism is 85% of one type and 15% of another type that will = 100%

if the rules of percentages are then played out: 85% of the closures should fall within the the majority type - which consists of 85% of the whole...

are we all on the same page here..?

We are, except for the fact that you are assuming all 100% are equally profitable, or in some way equally deserving of being shut down.
Exactly. Shutting down a profitable dealership is about as smart as running up a huge deficit during a recession...oh wait, now it all makes sense.

Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 9:40 pm
by Cap'n Cat
Hey, Seattle, don't deny shit. You learned your lesson with each Cap'n Cat counter post, bitch.


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Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 9:57 pm
by SeattleGriz
Cap'n Cat wrote:Hey, Seattle, don't deny ****. You learned your lesson with each Cap'n Cat counter post, bitch.


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As stated before, a good ol' Capn punch to the shame gland will do it everytime!

Re: Are Conk Chrysler dealerships targeted for closure..

Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 1:20 pm
by Chizzang
SeattleGriz wrote:
Cap'n Cat wrote:Hey, Seattle, don't deny ****. You learned your lesson with each Cap'n Cat counter post, bitch.


:ugeek: :ugeek: :ugeek: :ugeek: :ugeek: :ugeek: :ugeek: :ugeek:
As stated before, a good ol' Capn punch to the shame gland will do it everytime!
I had my shame gland surgically removed... :lol:
I have recently found my dignity and self respect gland (it's ruefully under nourished) it's located just above the prostate....

and yes - Wideright me & Ursus snuggled up to Reds bar last night - it was the single greatest night of my life... he touched me (I'm never washing that cheek again)



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