05-10-2012, 06:46 AM | #1 |
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3rd anniversary of Dealer Cuts.
Three years is almost up, so like last year I plan to toast the dealers that "didn't make the cut". For the 789 the letter is dated the 13Th of may so that is the day I will remember for the rest of my life. We have lost some great dealers that served Chrysler faithfully for in many instances several generations.
So at 9:00 PM central time Sunday I invite everyone to join me in a toast, raise your favorite beverage to the lost dealers and the ones that continue to fight the fight. Lets also remember our friend Dodge Quality that posted on this site, as he lost his fight with cancer that re-emerged after the dealer cut. So mine will be a double Crown on the rocks. |
05-10-2012, 11:42 AM | #2 |
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Hard to believe it's almost been three years. A lot of good dealers got hurt in the name of "shared sacrifice" where the Task Force and GM and Chrysler circumvented Capitalism and selected their own winners and losers.
Concerning our member dodgequality - that was Larry Weathers, Jr. - a great man who I really miss. I'll join you in your toast on Sunday and hope there are better times ahead for those who were hurt and that Karma settles the score in those cases where Justice failed to do so. |
05-10-2012, 12:12 PM | #3 |
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I've been meaning to read Tammy's Book - Outraged
I've been meaning the read the book, Outraged, by Tammy Darvish since I purchased it about six months ago. This thread will provide me motivation to read the book and start a new thread about it on the forum.
I guess the reason I've postponed reading the book is I knew it would make me angry and frustrated to relive those events but I also think it's important we don't forget what happened. |
05-10-2012, 01:16 PM | #4 |
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I have Tammy's book,and also postphoned reading it. I read Allen's book on a flight to 'Frisco, and cried. It was well written.
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05-10-2012, 01:47 PM | #5 |
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Don't forget...don't ever forget the day that 789 innocent dealers were led to slaughter. If you were one of them, like me, our lives will never be the same. For those of you who survived that day, don't ever forget, less it might happen to any of you (God forbid)!
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05-10-2012, 02:18 PM | #6 |
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All well spoken comments. I try to not think about it too, but will certainly mark the time with you guys! And I agree with X on the Karma, and the anger after thinking about it.
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05-10-2012, 05:21 PM | #7 |
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Remember on election day Our Shared sacrifice, SALUTE
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For some reason the order was never filled and it just dropped off their system. It's good to hear that it's an interesting book to read - I'll have to buy a copy and then read Alan's book once I finish Tammy's. |
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In fact, when I read the comments following many of the stories about Chrysler in Automotive News I find that one of Chrysler's biggest supporters is a dealer who owns a small dealership in Eastern Washington. While I can appreciate his enthusiasm for all of the good things that are happening at Chrysler I don't think he fully grasps how easily his store could have been added to the list of the 789 - or how vulnerable he is should Chrysler ever mandate that he upgrade his facility. |
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This always reminds me of the Tele-Begging conference where Jim Press tells us... “he knows where we live and where our children go to school” blah, blah, blah. Shortly after followed “the letter” and then all the Chrysler reps suddenly had sunscreen film on their vehicles windows.
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05-11-2012, 07:20 PM | #13 |
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The day of the letter, an old time dealer from north side of Chicago went to MWBC to say thank you for all the years his family had the dealership and for all the memories. Not only was he not allowed in building, NO ONE would come down and even speak to him. Finally a vendor's rep who was in the business office that morning came down to speak to him.
Isn't it ironic a POS like Jim Press threatened dealers for not stepping to the plate and take allocation and yet he was facing repos and liens for non payment on his properties? Our family lost everything but at least we paid our debts. But then again we were men of honor. |
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COMPLETELY AGREE XDCX!!! And I will join in the toast too!! |
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05-12-2012, 07:24 AM | #15 |
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Salute and God Bless
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