This comic from TOONPOOL Cartoons says it all…
While I think the right-wing talking heads’ idea to boycott GM and Chrysler in hopes of “making Obama fail” is futile and pathetic, I have little sympathy for these companies. Choosing to ride the wave of America’s SUV craze instead of developing more alternative fuel and efficient vehicles earlier, was not only ignorant, but irresponsible to thousands of US auto workers and supporting industries. In the meantime, foreign competitors like Toyota and Honda have gained significant market share as they’ve been producing economical, efficient vehicles for years while American automakers were dragging their feet. Gee, I wonder why they are doing so badly now? Oh, and we can’t forget about this either, GM.
Instead of buying a new car from GM or Chrysler to “help out,” or not buying one to “hurt” them, Americans should buy the car that works best for them – which could very well be Toyota, Honda, or so on. Even better, buy a bike or take public transit. For the record I will not be buying a car, American or not, anytime soon.