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Let's get the big things out the way 1st and then I'll tell you what drives me crazy!
Ford will be investing $1.2 billion in 3 Michigan facilities. Before we go any further, I think this is a good thing, it's well overdue, and is much needed for the state. The 3 projects will add and/or save thousands of jobs in the Detroit area. The largest and 1st project will see $850 million go into a Michigan Assembling Plant. This factory will now be used to bring back the ever famous Bronco and the Ranger pickup truck. The Focus that used to be produced there will now be moved to Mexico. This plan was approved through a 4 year contract Ford signed with the United Auto Workers Union in 2015. **THIS IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP IN MIND FOR LATER** This plan will retain the 3,200 workers that already work there. The 2nd project will be Ford investing $150 million in the Romeo Engine Plant that'll be used to supply power trains for the new trucks. This investment will create and/or retain 130 jobs. The 3rd project will be Ford investing $200 million to build a new data center in Flat Rock, Michigan. This center will be used to invest in autonomous, self driving vehicles, as well as car services. There's no projection on how many jobs will be created, but it's estimated that it won't be as many as the Michigan Assembly Plant. Sounds good right? Sounds like it's going to be beneficial to the community, it's a long time coming, I'm not into Fords, but if I was, I would certainly go out and purchase 1 to support. So, what's the problem? The problem is all this good is being spoiled by none other Donald Trump. He announced these projects before Ford could even make their announcement Tuesday AND even better he's taking credit for these projects. Remember earlier in the post where I made you all aware that these projects and plans were approved back in 2015? Trump didn't scam his way into the Oval until 2016. Sooo, sir, how is it that you deserve credit for these projects? Trump taking credit for this is like people taking credit for group projects when they didn't do any of the work, IT DRIVES ME CRAZY!! And you already know Trump's delusional legion of followers are going to believe that he made all this happen because facts don't exist!
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