Ford - American automaker or chumps?

With the American auto industry in dire straits, Ford seemed poised to weather the current crisis more ably than GM or Chrysler. Seeming to recognize the changing climate earlier and emphasizing a more efficient mix of models – they were positioning themselves to survive.

Now, with this public relations disaster unfolding, they have sole responsibility for adding increased pressure to the forces causing their demise. The stupidity of their decision cannot be denied, but they can stem the blood-letting by reversing course and making a public declaration of their error. When they do, the religio-fascists will explode, further exposing their true evil, but Ford will once again be looked upon as brave, honorable, and a model corporate citizen for all Americans.

If they don't reverse course – well, it's their existence that is being risked.
Posted on The Human Stain