GM inviting President Biden to Factory Zero Grand Opening

StillHummer said:

Unpopular opinion (and maybe not even consequential), but I hate when car companies invite sitting presidents to reveals, production initiations, etc...I don't care whether it's Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Barack or George, it politicizes a car launch in a way that harms auto enthusiasm. I personally wouldn't even be against it, but so many people in the car world (that is typically non-political in its best form) start arguing and bickering whenever a stunt like this is pulled. Injects to much politicking into cars. Same thing happened with Donald Trump and Lordstown. We are apparently incapable of being civil at the slightest hint of politics in this country, so I'd prefer it just stay out entirely.

If people could be respectful and not combative every single time a politician does something related to cars, I'd be fine with this. But they can't. So I'm not.

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I partially agree with you, but GM launching into Ultium, is a big deal for the company, and aligns with the sitting presidents agenda, so its great for visibility for GM, Ultium, and Biden can swing through town and say hi to union members who are critical for his future. I do not think there is anything wrong with bringing national media attention to EV launches, Ford got a big pop on the F150 Launch, and hopefully GM gets the same pop. There are many Americans that think GM's only Ev is a Bolt that is on fire... It's time to change that narrative in the national media. GM has a chance to get massive free publicity and I hope they nail it.

As for respect and politics, I agree with you, we have become so divided as a country, its just gross. I for one think it's just as important to respect the office of president (not necessarily the person sitting in it) as it is the flag or any other symbol of democracy. Having met a couple of former presidents, one I voted for and one I didn't, both were amazing experiences I will never forget, and truth be told I enjoyed the personal conversation more with the one I did not vote for.... haha! We have to remember politics aside, we are all on the same team. Some like the new coach, some like the old coach, however we should all still play for the team, and not against it. When we start working against each other, and not for the common good of the country, we are feeding right into what Putin, and Xi want, their main goals are to prove democracy does not work and right now they are pointing and laughing at us. It was said long ago by people smarter than me, this country will only be destroyed from the inside out, and not from the outside in. That's my political rant for the year!