Edsel Ford for President!

[Jive-Bomber]

Let me preface this post by saying I really could give a rusty muffler about debating U.S. politics these days (so don't bother PM'ing me about it). In my small opinion it comes down to picking the lesser of two crooked evils these days. However, the...

To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

[2$ Bill]

Mark me down for TWO votes!

Edsel Ford was big-hearted, talented and gracious man. He deserved far more credit than he got because, sadly, he lived in his father's shadow. FoMoCo named the Edsel division as a tribute to his genius. Too bad the uninformed associate the Edsel Car's failure to Edsel himself...

Check out the wonderful biography "Edsel" by Henry Dominguez at your local library!

I'm always happy to drive the Edsel Ford Parkway (I-94) while motoring through Detroit Michigan.

[catdad49]

Make it 3 votes. I believe he would probably be called a "radical", but who cares. I don't think common sense applies to many things anymore, especially politics! Cat

[Model T1]

Originally Posted by catdad49

Make it 3 votes. I believe he would probably be called a "radical", but who cares. I don't think common sense applies to many things anymore, especially politics! Cat

Make that 5 votes. We get to vote twice because I'm from Illinois and now live in Florida. Besides I wrote something somewhere and I was told that's not politically correct. Politicians don't use common sense anymore.
I don't think the Edsel was a failure. Like the Tucker, Airflow and others, it was just ahead of it's time----like me!

[Dan Hay]

Here here!

[deto]

I did a google search and can't find anything on his politics. He's got my vote

[TexasSpeed]

You've convinced me! Edsel 2012!

[HOTRODPRIMER]

I'm leaning toward the other automotive guru of or recent times,,Lee Iaccoca,,He had the insight when working for Ford to design and produce the Mustang,,later on the mini van was attributed to him,,not the greatest piece of automotive transportation in our eyes but a big hit with the general population.

But the main reason I would vote for Iaccoca for president is that he was able to save Chrysler as the company was spiraling out of control and going down the tubes fast,,,he could probably do the same for this country! HRP

[jcmarz]

Originally Posted by HOTRODPRIMER

I'm leaning toward the other automotive guru of or recent times,,Lee Iaccoca,,He had the insight when working for Ford to design and produce the Mustang,,later on the mini van was attributed to him,,not the greatest piece of automotive transportation in our eyes but a big hit with the general population.

But the main reason I would vote for Iaccoca for president is that he was able to save Chrysler as the company was spiraling out of control and going down the tubes fast,,,he could probably do the same for this country! HRP

Chrysler was bailed out with taxpayers money while Lee was CEO. Twice Chrysler had to be saved by the taxpayers. And don't forget about the famous Ford Pinto which was also Iaccoca's insight. Also, we already had a Ford for President and he was lousy, he had 2 left foots. By the way, I thought Polyticks was taboo on the H.A.M.B.

[rubberrodder]

Originally Posted by TexasSpeed

You've convinced me! Edsel 2012!

If he wasn't dead, I would vote for him. But,then again,a dead guy might do better than the last few presidents we've had!

[frank spittle]

I don't know if Henry Ford was Hitler's buddy or not. What I do know is he helped defeat him in WWII. That's all that counts to me. I believe Edsel was a good leader.

[barobert]

Interesting treat, I really like to read your comments. Thanks

[nutbush]

I would hope he didnt share his fathers viewpoints.

http://voices.yahoo.com/henry-fords-...y-1332859.html

[autobilly]

Originally Posted by nutbush

I would hope he didnt share his fathers viewpoints.

http://voices.yahoo.com/henry-fords-...y-1332859.html

Interesting and for the most part, previously unknown to me.

[Cubby]

Originally Posted by nutbush

I would hope he didnt share his fathers viewpoints.

http://voices.yahoo.com/henry-fords-...y-1332859.html

Wow....

[Spooky Two]

Well... as my Grandfather always said "No matter who you vote for, the Government always gets in".
Edsel, Obama, or Newt Gingrich's Moon Colony ain't gonna make a catalytic converting smog of a difference. It's the whole bloated system that's gotta go, where by under-productive workers earn 'better than' wages and are proud to declare it.
I know at the end of the day I can say that I fixed or built someone's something or other for the love of it, can you?
Perhaps then, Jive-Bomber... Edsel did too!

[Dreddybear]

Originally Posted by nutbush

I would hope he didnt share his fathers viewpoints.

http://voices.yahoo.com/henry-fords-...y-1332859.html

Obviously I agree that Henry Ford's view on the Jewish people was wrong and his writings on the subject were reprehensible, but this article conveniently misleads the reader by omitting dates and implies a more mutual connection between Ford and Hitler than actually existed. Seems like a sort of irresponsible piece.

[Flat-N-Low]

The sad part is that when anyone hears the name "Edsel", they automatically think of the failed brand. Edsel Ford was a visionary who had a great eye for design and business. If you look at the designs that came out during his watch, they are timeless.

Edsel Ford was a man who never got the recognition that he truly deserved.

Great thread, and thanks for paying tribute to a forgotten icon!

[dad-bud]

Good luck with whoever you guys get this year - you may need it.
Edsel sounds like a good alternative - at least he had an eye for a beautiful car.

[Atwater Mike]

Watch what you say. I recall a neighbor with some bumper stickers that didn't vie for any popularity here.

A Texan, too.