Cop Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 It appears the so-called 'Twitter-spanking' approach of president-elect Trump is working. First Carrier, then Ford, and now, following his earlier jab at Lockheed's F-35 costs by asking Boeing to price-out a comparable F-18, Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson has reportedly given Trump her "personal commitment" to "aggressively" drive down costs of the F-35 program. The question is what was the quid-pro-quo in this instance? Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson speaks with Trump, says she "gave him my personal commitment" to drive down F-35 program cost "aggressively" As yet again Trump appears to have won. It is perhaps no wonder though given that 78% of Lockheed's net sales were from the US Government. So your biggest customer - by a country mile - is putting pressure on you to cut costs or he will cease his purchases of your biggest revenue producer to your biggest competitor... what would you do? Maybe having a "dealmaker" in The White House won't be so bad after all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankie Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 God BLESS THIS GREAT NATION! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChrisHarvard Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Making chess moves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cop Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 President-Elect Donald Trump has struck again, this time with Boeing Corp. Boeing had come under Trump’s scrutiny when he discovered two Air Force One jets, planned for unveiling around 2023, would exceed a $4 billion price tag. But after meeting with Trump, the Boeing CEO said he would bring the jets in for well under the $4 billion price tag. “We’re going to get it done for less than that, and we’re committed to working together to make sure that happens,” said Dennis Muilenburg, after the meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cop Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Art of the deal fellas. Art of the fucking deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankie Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Guy isn't even in yet and already reversing 8 years of self-destruction! Amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol Aristatel Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Art of the deal fellas. Art of the fucking deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always Call Heads Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 I'm sure they will start coming in under budget. The F-36 which replaces the F-35 which cannot fly and is easily shot down by any Chinese or Russian jet will probably only cost a slightly more than the F-35 with this aggressive program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rito Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Isn't that where you work? Maybe they'll take it out of your salary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always Call Heads Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Cop cannot do basic math. He is safe from any cutbacks. He has no valuable skills that might put a govt job in jeopardy, The union does not allow the unskilled workers to get cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryRunSome Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 It appears the so-called 'Twitter-spanking' approach of president-elect Trump is working. First Carrier, then Ford, and now, following his earlier jab at Lockheed's F-35 costs by asking Boeing to price-out a comparable F-18, Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson has reportedly given Trump her "personal commitment" to "aggressively" drive down costs of the F-35 program. The question is what was the quid-pro-quo in this instance?Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson speaks with Trump, says she "gave him my personal commitment" to drive down F-35 program cost "aggressively"As yet again Trump appears to have won. It is perhaps no wonder though given that 78% of Lockheed's net sales were from the US Government.So your biggest customer - by a country mile - is putting pressure on you to cut costs or he will cease his purchases of your biggest revenue producer to your biggest competitor... what would you do?Maybe having a "dealmaker" in The White House won't be so bad after all?Sounds great, but where is the excess saved cash going? Hopefully it's put to good use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always Call Heads Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Sounds great, but where is the excess saved cash going? Hopefully it's put to good use. Nukes. Trump is a real money saver. You only need one and he is going to build lots and lots of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripp Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 lol some people are so gullible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rito Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 lol some people are so gullible Don't worry, lockhead will lower the cost by eliminating Cop's job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cop Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Liberal heads exploding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rito Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Liberal heads exploding Can't wait till they cut ss/medicare, some people really gonna go off. I need some massive tax cuts, we getting rich over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cop Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 More liberal cranial explosion Dear Mr. Trump, Please accept my warmest Christmas and New Year greetings. Serious global and regional challenges, which our countries have to face in recent years, show that the relations between Russia and the U.S. remain an important factor in ensuring stability and security of the modern world. I hope that after you assume the position of the President of the United States of America we will be able — by acting in a constructive and pragmatic manner - to take real steps to restore the framework of bilateral cooperation in different areas as well as bring our level of collaboration on the international scene to a qualitatively new level. Please accept my sincere wishes to you and your family of sound health, happiness, wellbeing, success and all the best. Sincerely, V.Putin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cop Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Can't wait till they cut ss/medicare, some people really gonna go off. I need some massive tax cuts, we getting rich over here. Amen to that. Us wealthy don't need no stinking medicare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rito Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Amen to that. Us wealthy don't need no stinking medicare. I'm somewhat ambivalent on that one. I prob won't be in this country when I'm 65 so really dont need to pay for other peoples, but it's not really that bad, my parents have it and they could afford something else if it existed. Social security though, cut the fuck out of that. 15k tax every fking year even when i lived in Colombia. fk that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybagadonuts Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Would be great if when they 86 Medicare and SS they give me back the $100k+ I've paid into it so far. Would be happy if they got rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rito Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Would be great if when they 86 Medicare and SS they give me back the $100k+ I've paid into it so far. Would be happy if they got rid of it. At least your employer pays fking half. They rape me for 2x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always Call Heads Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 You will be getting more Medicare not less. US Healthcare system and health insurance will collapse in the next 20 years. Trump is bringing forward Medicare for All by 10 years. People's benefits are going to get hacked and they are going to want it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rito Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 You will be getting more Medicare not less. US Healthcare system and health insurance will collapse in the next 20 years. Trump is bringing forward Medicare for All by 10 years. People's benefits are going to get hacked and they are going to want it, As you know, I know this works better, but fk it I'd rather they blow it the fuck up and everyone has to pay infinite. Just cut my fking taxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always Call Heads Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 As you know, I know this works better, but fk it I'd rather they blow it the fuck up and everyone has to pay infinite. Just cut my fking taxes.Just wait until they do away with the mandate and you get your insurance next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol Aristatel Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Liberal heads exploding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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