I can believe that it is happening again. The UAW has forced another strike. This time they have called for a strike with Chrysler. The strike was official at 11 a.m. EST this morning. I am really hoping that Chrysler sticks up for itself and forces the UAW workers either back on the line or onto the unemployment line. For those of you who do not know, Chrysler is now a private company. This gives them a distinct advantage. They do not need to look out for all those shareholders that have invested their hard earned money into the company. Chrysler actually has the opportunity to set a precedent and not give in to the UAW. They need to look out for the company and the people who want to work there.
As usual, I was actively involved in participating in a message board on WWJ Newsradio 950's website. Once the strike was announced I was appalled. So I went on the message board and posted the first comment. I will be completely honest. I tore the UAW and the striking workers apart. I stated the same comments that I had for the GM strikers. I hope that all of you striking workers that aren't showing up for your shifts get fired. But of course there are many pro-union people that were on the site and started making rebuttals. Lets attack them one at a time.
"I guess you want all of our jobs to go across seas"
No I do not want this. I want hard working people to keep their jobs and get paid well for their work. I just don't want the UAW to continually beat up the automotive companies. The companies need to be able to overhaul to get back to where they once were. Look at it from a business stance, why would you pay someone $73 dollars an hour and give them a ton of benefits if you can find workers that work harder for less. Its called competition.
"I saw the workers walk out to strike. They weren't happy. They were unhappy that they had to strike."
They didn't have to strike. They don't have to do anything the UAW tells them. They pay the UAW not the other way around. If you have a problem with what your union is doing stand up and say something.
"Who would look out for workers if unions weren't around?"
This is an easy one, the workers. How do you think non-union workers get by?
I think the thing that pissed me off the most is that my first comment was reported as offensive and removed from the message board. I contacted WWJ and was made a ware that my comment was the only one that was removed and that is because someone continually reported it until it was kicked out of the system. How childish. Below is my reply to the person who removed my comment.
Speechless:
I was very disappointed before. But now I am just plain angry. I never realized that people could be so childish. If you had a problem with my original comment, then tell me I am wrong and why you think that. Are you really that uninformed or uninspired to actually write something back? Defend yourself. I called WWJ and asked why my comment was the only comment removed. I was told that it was reported as offensive and was removed. I did not curse or name names. My comment was by no means offensive. Apparently freedom of speech means nothing to the UAW or its over protected workers unless it proves their point. If you have a problem with me saying that you should all be fired for not being willing to perform your job when their are so many people that don't even have one, tell me why. Please everyone read this comment as fast as possible. Before the UAW deems it offensive since it isn't their overpaid, overprotected opinion.
I think that pretty much says it all. But if I didn't get my point across. If you are holding a picket sign outside your place of business right now, I hope you get fired. Chrysler has about 49,000 employees that could walk off the job in total. Those jobs would be easily replaced with non-union workers that would take a pay cut so that they would have a job.
Realize what state you are in and realize the condition of the state you are in. Get your ass back to work.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Stop Destroying Classic Movies
The movie industry has not been very good in my eyes for some time. When you think back through time there are so many movies out there that are just plain classics. Some examples would be: Uncle Buck, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Animal House, Blues Brothers, all the Indian Jones movies, IT, or Caddyshack. These are the movies that you will always remember. They are not the movies that would have ever gone straight to DVD or ended up in a bargain bin at Best Buy.
For some reason, the movie industry has been churning out the same crap as always. Granted there are some good ones that have been released. I think that movies like Wedding Crashers, The Devil's Rejects and Lucky Number Sleven have kept our heads above water. But it seems that the movie industry just keeps going back to the same well over and over again. Rocky 4 was a great movie. In my opinion, it was the best of the series. I also thought it would be the last. When Rocky 5 came out, I was befuddled. In the back of my mind I did wonder if it would live up to 4. Obviously, I was wrong. I was positive that I would never have to make the leap of faith again. But once again, I was wrong. "Rocky Balboa" was released in December 06. I thought about it for about 4 minutes. Should I go and give it a shot? The answer is no. I will not support riding a classic into the ground.
This holds true for another Sly classic, Rambo. And almost like a personal slap in my face "John Rambo" is being released on my next birthday. I am starting to think that Sly is just going back and making more and more sequels to all of his movies. I don't know about you, but I am definitely looking forward to such greats as: Daylight 2 - Back in the Tunnel, Assassins 2 - He's really that Good, Cobra 2, Driven 2 and my personal favorite Stop or My Mom will Shoot Two - The Bitch is Back.
There have also been a string of comic books being turned into movies in the last ten years. Spiderman, The Punisher, Superman, Batman, Fantastic Four, X-Men, or Hulk. Many of these movies have grossed a ton of money at the box office. Which once again baffles me. The spiderman movies are decent. The Punisher has been done about 4 times. Batman movies are horribly inconsistent. Fantastic Four, I wouldn't have even given it the time of day if it wasn't for Jessica Alba. X-Men started off good but definitely took a turn for the worse. And last and definitely least, Hulk. They did a horrid job making this movie. They bastardized the concept of the Hulk so far beyond its original state that I wouldn't have even been able to tell it was him if he wasn't green. Stop turning good comic books into bad movies.
You might be thinking about where this came from. How did this all come up? If you read my posts you can see the one underlying factor. I don't really seek out things to write about. I sit back and watch and sooner or later something happens that is worthy to write about. Yesterday I was sitting at my desk reading on CNN's website. I saw an article about "The Karate Kid" so I decided to see what was going on. As I read I almost fell out of my chair. Yes folks, they are re-making The Karate Kid. My next thought was, who are they going to get to play pivotal roles like Daniel, Mr. Miyagi or Ali? The only role that they have cast is for Daniel.
Please stop reading for a second and try and think of the person you would cast into this role. I did the same thing when I read the article. I will admit I had a hard time thinking of a good one because so many of the current young male actors are pop star trendy douche bags. I decided that the best pick would be Norman Reedus who played Murphy MacManus in Boondock Saints. But now is the time that I will reveal the person cast for the role of Daniel. Its Will Smith's son Jaden, which is ironic because Will is going to try his hand at Directing. You have to be kidding me. I do not believe for a second that they are going to be able to pull this off. Smith should try and direct his first movie as something new. He is going to try and re-make a classic on his first try. To me this is ego and it is ridiculous. What is going to be his next big directing project, personally starring in and directing the re-make of several Hitchcock films?
For some reason, the movie industry has been churning out the same crap as always. Granted there are some good ones that have been released. I think that movies like Wedding Crashers, The Devil's Rejects and Lucky Number Sleven have kept our heads above water. But it seems that the movie industry just keeps going back to the same well over and over again. Rocky 4 was a great movie. In my opinion, it was the best of the series. I also thought it would be the last. When Rocky 5 came out, I was befuddled. In the back of my mind I did wonder if it would live up to 4. Obviously, I was wrong. I was positive that I would never have to make the leap of faith again. But once again, I was wrong. "Rocky Balboa" was released in December 06. I thought about it for about 4 minutes. Should I go and give it a shot? The answer is no. I will not support riding a classic into the ground.
This holds true for another Sly classic, Rambo. And almost like a personal slap in my face "John Rambo" is being released on my next birthday. I am starting to think that Sly is just going back and making more and more sequels to all of his movies. I don't know about you, but I am definitely looking forward to such greats as: Daylight 2 - Back in the Tunnel, Assassins 2 - He's really that Good, Cobra 2, Driven 2 and my personal favorite Stop or My Mom will Shoot Two - The Bitch is Back.
There have also been a string of comic books being turned into movies in the last ten years. Spiderman, The Punisher, Superman, Batman, Fantastic Four, X-Men, or Hulk. Many of these movies have grossed a ton of money at the box office. Which once again baffles me. The spiderman movies are decent. The Punisher has been done about 4 times. Batman movies are horribly inconsistent. Fantastic Four, I wouldn't have even given it the time of day if it wasn't for Jessica Alba. X-Men started off good but definitely took a turn for the worse. And last and definitely least, Hulk. They did a horrid job making this movie. They bastardized the concept of the Hulk so far beyond its original state that I wouldn't have even been able to tell it was him if he wasn't green. Stop turning good comic books into bad movies.
You might be thinking about where this came from. How did this all come up? If you read my posts you can see the one underlying factor. I don't really seek out things to write about. I sit back and watch and sooner or later something happens that is worthy to write about. Yesterday I was sitting at my desk reading on CNN's website. I saw an article about "The Karate Kid" so I decided to see what was going on. As I read I almost fell out of my chair. Yes folks, they are re-making The Karate Kid. My next thought was, who are they going to get to play pivotal roles like Daniel, Mr. Miyagi or Ali? The only role that they have cast is for Daniel.
Please stop reading for a second and try and think of the person you would cast into this role. I did the same thing when I read the article. I will admit I had a hard time thinking of a good one because so many of the current young male actors are pop star trendy douche bags. I decided that the best pick would be Norman Reedus who played Murphy MacManus in Boondock Saints. But now is the time that I will reveal the person cast for the role of Daniel. Its Will Smith's son Jaden, which is ironic because Will is going to try his hand at Directing. You have to be kidding me. I do not believe for a second that they are going to be able to pull this off. Smith should try and direct his first movie as something new. He is going to try and re-make a classic on his first try. To me this is ego and it is ridiculous. What is going to be his next big directing project, personally starring in and directing the re-make of several Hitchcock films?
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