How about a post with no leaning in it.
Jan 4, 2017 09:45:38 #
I think Mike is pretty well liked by many on OPP, so I thought I would post a little RAH, RAH from him. Makes my heart glow...
I just read that my old employer, The Ford Motor Company, has reversed their decision to build a $1.6 billion manufacturing plant in Mexico, opting instead to invest $700 million in a Michigan assembly line. I’d like to take a moment to congratulate Ford, its current employees, its future employees, the great state of Michigan, and of course, The United States of America. This is a big, fat victory for anyone who wants to see America get back to the business of making things.
Now...
Will Ford’s decision be politicized? Yup.
Will Ford be accused of acting in their own self-interest? Yup.
Will critics say Ford could do more, and criticize them for doing too little? Yup.
Will the media overwhelm us with articles that explain why this is no big deal, and how Ford’s decision will ultimately result in no new jobs? Yup.
Do me a favor – ignore these people. They don’t know how to feel good about anything other than feeling bad. They don’t understand the value of justifiable optimism - or it’s importance.
Honestly, I don’t care what your politics are, or your opinion of NAFTA, The UAW, The New F-150, rich people, poor people, The Global Economy, or The President-Elect – this is good news, and sensible people should celebrate it. The company who invented mass production is once again betting on the future of America! What's the worst part about that? And if I’m reading this right, it's happening – at least in part – because of new “pro-growth policies, and a more positive manufacturing environment for US business.” http://fxn.ws/2ivzf7r
Couple years ago, I narrated a commercial for Walmart that announced their commitment to invest a quarter trillion dollars in US Manufacturing. That’s $250,000,000,000.00. That's a lot of zeros.
The backlash was instantaneous. People with an axe to grind against Walmart were livid with me, and thousands came to this page to tell me personally they hoped that Walmart would fail. Why? Because some people h**e Walmart more than they care about America. Some people can't see the bigger picture. Some people don't understand if companies like Walmart choose NOT to invest in this country, no one will. And they don’t realize the importance of other companies, following their example.
Bottom line - we need more companies to do what Ford just did. We need to support decisions like this one. And most of all, we need more policies that reward the kind of behavior we want to encourage. I hope we get them, soon. My only question now is...
who’s next?
Mike
PS. Hey Michigan – speaking of your fair state – my foundation partnered with your leaders last year to draw attention to a few hundred thousand opportunities in the sk**led trades that currently exist in your own backyard. We made a few videos that might be worth sharing, if you’re inclined to celebrate such things. Check the out here. http://puremi.ch/2j5W6Yg
Pure Michigan Talent Connect
Mike Rowe talks to young adults about Sk**led Trade jobs in Michigan.
MITALENT.ORG
I just read that my old employer, The Ford Motor Company, has reversed their decision to build a $1.6 billion manufacturing plant in Mexico, opting instead to invest $700 million in a Michigan assembly line. I’d like to take a moment to congratulate Ford, its current employees, its future employees, the great state of Michigan, and of course, The United States of America. This is a big, fat victory for anyone who wants to see America get back to the business of making things.
Now...
Will Ford’s decision be politicized? Yup.
Will Ford be accused of acting in their own self-interest? Yup.
Will critics say Ford could do more, and criticize them for doing too little? Yup.
Will the media overwhelm us with articles that explain why this is no big deal, and how Ford’s decision will ultimately result in no new jobs? Yup.
Do me a favor – ignore these people. They don’t know how to feel good about anything other than feeling bad. They don’t understand the value of justifiable optimism - or it’s importance.
Honestly, I don’t care what your politics are, or your opinion of NAFTA, The UAW, The New F-150, rich people, poor people, The Global Economy, or The President-Elect – this is good news, and sensible people should celebrate it. The company who invented mass production is once again betting on the future of America! What's the worst part about that? And if I’m reading this right, it's happening – at least in part – because of new “pro-growth policies, and a more positive manufacturing environment for US business.” http://fxn.ws/2ivzf7r
Couple years ago, I narrated a commercial for Walmart that announced their commitment to invest a quarter trillion dollars in US Manufacturing. That’s $250,000,000,000.00. That's a lot of zeros.
The backlash was instantaneous. People with an axe to grind against Walmart were livid with me, and thousands came to this page to tell me personally they hoped that Walmart would fail. Why? Because some people h**e Walmart more than they care about America. Some people can't see the bigger picture. Some people don't understand if companies like Walmart choose NOT to invest in this country, no one will. And they don’t realize the importance of other companies, following their example.
Bottom line - we need more companies to do what Ford just did. We need to support decisions like this one. And most of all, we need more policies that reward the kind of behavior we want to encourage. I hope we get them, soon. My only question now is...
who’s next?
Mike
PS. Hey Michigan – speaking of your fair state – my foundation partnered with your leaders last year to draw attention to a few hundred thousand opportunities in the sk**led trades that currently exist in your own backyard. We made a few videos that might be worth sharing, if you’re inclined to celebrate such things. Check the out here. http://puremi.ch/2j5W6Yg
Pure Michigan Talent Connect
Mike Rowe talks to young adults about Sk**led Trade jobs in Michigan.
MITALENT.ORG
Jan 4, 2017 09:49:30 #
JFlorio
Loc: Seminole Florida
Nice post. Thanks. When it's all said and done I don't care who gets credit for any improvement for America. Many on the left and right want the same for Americans. They just believe in different ways to achieve that goal.
permafrost wrote:
I think Mike is pretty well liked by many on OPP, ... (show quote)
Jan 4, 2017 10:07:41 #
permafrost wrote:
I think Mike is pretty well liked by many on OPP, ... (show quote)
Will you post more l*****t sore-loser bulls**t....yup.
Jan 4, 2017 10:09:54 #
Rivers wrote:
Will you post more l*****t sore-loser bulls**t....yup.
Of course I will. That subject is limitless... But the sore-winner is the real mother load..
Jan 4, 2017 10:20:43 #
permafrost wrote:
Of course I will. That subject is limitless... But the sore-winner is the real mother load..
Wrong....I'm a happy winner.
Jan 5, 2017 14:27:01 #
bggamers
Loc: georgia
permafrost wrote:
I think Mike is pretty well liked by many on OPP, ... (show quote)
This country and it's people really need this and more.This is whats needed to get this country off its knees on back on its feet and make people feel proud of themselves and their country. People who put a political spin on it need to pack a bag and go to canada.Thats where I hear all the dead beats are going
Jan 5, 2017 15:06:53 #
Mike Rowe is a class act. I am unaware what he is paid, bur watching him do what he does is inspiring. He works for a living. Class act.
Semper Fi
Semper Fi
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