If you drive a Nissan, you're not an American?

onzedge · 05-03-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you still live with your mom, mustang?

Inspector71 · 05-03-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by fullmonty

Haaha way to hit it off with the new neighbors. You could of always reminded him that The Camaro and Challenger are built in Canada and that Nissan has a huge plant in Tennessee.

What was frustrating was I kept trying to say nice things and it got worse and worse. I mind my business so I expect no problems.

Inspector71 · 05-03-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

I missed the part where you kicked him in the nuts and then broke the arm he used to grab your neck.

The funny thing is, I get along with most everyone and don't go around looking for confrontations and fights. I didn't feel threatened but it was kindof strange. What I should have told him is that two weeks before he moved in, illegal aliens did the roof on his house and asked him where the money he spends at Wal Mart goes....

Inspector71 · 05-03-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

That guy sounds really unstable to me. Are you sure you didn't leave anything out? If it did go down exactly how you said then I would have beat his A$$ to a stump for grabbing me like that.

I don't blame you for asking. It sure is strange to me. Nope, it went down like I said. The irony is I am a private person and mind my business and never bother neighbors or have had probles with them. Maybe he is a hardcore union guy. I guess I'll find out. Stay tuened.

kenchan · 05-03-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Inspector71

The irony is I am a private person and mind my business and never bother neighbors or have had probles with them. Maybe he is a hardcore union guy. I guess I'll find out. Stay tuened.

Inspector- there's no irony here. you're a private person. i suggest you not approach him and just wave 'hi' when you see him. expect that he will ignore you but dont feel bad. he will see that you're trying to be nice and making effort.

just give the guy time and space. you approached him on a bad day/bad time and you unknowingly said things he didn't want to hear. doesnt matter if he's a hardcore union guy or not. he has is beliefs and values. dont mess with it as it's like religion to them.

6MT · 05-03-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Inspector- there's no irony here. you're a private person. i suggest you not approach him and just wave 'hi' when you see him. expect that he will ignore you but dont feel bad. he will see that you're trying to be nice and making effort.

just give the guy time and space. you approached him on a bad day/bad time and you unknowingly said things he didn't want to hear. doesnt matter if he's a hardcore union guy or not. he has is beliefs and values. dont mess with it as it's like religion to them.

This guy sounds like a disgruntled postal worker.

ProfessorDave · 05-03-2011, 10:48 AM

Inspector, I agree with Kenchan (whose Asian background is being questioned, I just learned. As soon as I type this I will call Donald Trump and get him right on that), that if you give the guy space you can co-exist. Don't waste your breath trying to education him.

But whatever you do, don't let him catch you with any imported beer or wine!

m4a1mustang · 05-03-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Inspector, I agree with Kenchan (whose Asian background is being questioned, I just learned. As soon as I type this I will call Donald Trump and get him right on that), that if you give the guy space you can co-exist. Don't waste your breath trying to education him.

But whatever you do, don't let him catch you with any imported beer or wine!

Inspector71 · 05-03-2011, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BuckeyeZ

And a second plant of similar size in Mississippi. Over 60% of all Nissan's and Infiniti's sold in the US are made here. I'm not sure the Big 3 could say that. (Unfortunately, our Z's are not)

That is an excellent point

Lemers · 05-03-2011, 10:54 AM

But the plant in Mississippi doesn't count because it's not unionized.

Inspector71 · 05-03-2011, 10:57 AM

My dad only drove GM products: Chevrolet, Buick, Olds, I drove Chevies too, and so did two of my three brothers. But we had los of problems with them in the late 70s and well into the 80s. Our Citation tried to dissassemble itself while being driven. I worked for a city and drove either a Ford or a Chevy and the mechanics said the Chevrolets kept them in business. Maybe they are better but, after spending lots of money on repairs bills and dealing with uncooperative dealers, we all said enough and switched to other brands. My dad, who was a die-hard Chevy man, now only drives Hondas. He has had no problem with those cars. I could have told my neighbor this but the real rub was his definition of being an American. I could have told him my dad was in the USMC and fought in Korea, my mom was in the Navy, two of my brothers in the Navy, and I did my little part state side but I don't believe I have to prove my "American" credentials to anyone nor should I ask it of anyone else.

Lemers · 05-03-2011, 10:58 AM

I wonder if these douches that it to manufacture. For example, what would they do if a member drives his ford to a GM autoworkers union meeting? Is he un-American or disloyal? Will they strip it to the frame in the parking lot?

kenchan · 05-03-2011, 11:15 AM

professordave- lol! in my generation, "Donald" referred to "Donald Duck."

Asahi SuperDry FTW!~

RugbyRef · 05-03-2011, 11:16 AM

....I ran into almost the same attitude here in Jackson, Missouri (just moved here from Chicago). Have the 2011 370Z Touring/Sport Coupe and, with attitude of some here, you would have thought I just planted a flag that said "BUY FOREIGN"! Thank goodness for my Dodge Ram 1500....

Cheers!

Tim

onzedge · 05-03-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

professordave- lol! in my generation, "Donald" referred to "Donald Duck."

Asahi SuperDry FTW!~

Be careful bandying the "Donald" name about so carelessly. It is my first name too.

05-03-2011, 10:48 AM	#112 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 18	Inspector, I agree with Kenchan (whose Asian background is being questioned, I just learned. As soon as I type this I will call Donald Trump and get him right on that), that if you give the guy space you can co-exist. Don't waste your breath trying to education him. But whatever you do, don't let him catch you with any imported beer or wine! __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

05-03-2011, 10:54 AM	#115 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	But the plant in Mississippi doesn't count because it's not unionized. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

05-03-2011, 10:57 AM	#116 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 15	This would have made it worse... My dad only drove GM products: Chevrolet, Buick, Olds, I drove Chevies too, and so did two of my three brothers. But we had los of problems with them in the late 70s and well into the 80s. Our Citation tried to dissassemble itself while being driven. I worked for a city and drove either a Ford or a Chevy and the mechanics said the Chevrolets kept them in business. Maybe they are better but, after spending lots of money on repairs bills and dealing with uncooperative dealers, we all said enough and switched to other brands. My dad, who was a die-hard Chevy man, now only drives Hondas. He has had no problem with those cars. I could have told my neighbor this but the real rub was his definition of being an American. I could have told him my dad was in the USMC and fought in Korea, my mom was in the Navy, two of my brothers in the Navy, and I did my little part state side but I don't believe I have to prove my "American" credentials to anyone nor should I ask it of anyone else.

05-03-2011, 10:58 AM	#117 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	I wonder if these douches that it to manufacture. For example, what would they do if a member drives his ford to a GM autoworkers union meeting? Is he un-American or disloyal? Will they strip it to the frame in the parking lot? __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

05-03-2011, 11:16 AM	#119 (permalink)
RugbyRef Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 19 Drives: 2011 370Z BC Rep Power: 14	Funny.... ....I ran into almost the same attitude here in Jackson, Missouri (just moved here from Chicago). Have the 2011 370Z Touring/Sport Coupe and, with attitude of some here, you would have thought I just planted a flag that said "BUY FOREIGN"! Thank goodness for my Dodge Ram 1500.... Cheers! Tim

05-03-2011, 11:15 AM	#118 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	professordave- lol! in my generation, "Donald" referred to "Donald Duck." Asahi SuperDry FTW!~

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