And why did we pay over $4.00 a gallon?

If it doesn't raise a red flag to anyone who drives a vehicle than you must be asleep at the wheel. Has the production cost of gasoline gone down three hundred percent? Absolutely not!!! The oil companies finally bit the hand that feeds them . The oil companies have put the world auto-makers in dire straights. The speculation on oil that supposedly spiked oil prices is a fabrication. This contrived rip off of the global petroleum market is not only criminal but is going to cost the oil companies dearly.

Worldwide use of petroleum products has only decreased by 5%. Is this really enough to drive the cost of gasoline from over $4.30 a gallon to $1.72 or less a gallon? No friggin way! After this price gouging ripoff, the cost per barrel is rapidly approaching the production cost per barrel. This blatant rip off of the world has directly contributed to the financial crisis we are currently suffering around the globe.

So the Airlines have cried uncle, and you refused to listen. But when the automakers cry, you finally listen. The oil companies realize that if they continue to rape us, it will force there long time partners in crime to produce alternate fuel forms of transportation. They finally realize their course will eventually destroy them.

I say screw the oil companies. Conserve as much as we can. Continue to use less oil. Force the big three in America to finally get off the oil tit once and for all. I say we bail out the first automaker that accomplishes this goal. The rest can go eat cake, or the oil companies can bail out their partners in crime.

We must as a Nation refuse to succumb to any bailout of the major three. Let the free market reign. Maybe this will finally be the wake up call these manufactures need. What will our gross national product be like if this continues? I'll tell you what, not one thing will be made in America .
We will import everything we buy, and be at the mercy of an unstable world market.

It's time for some tough love with these selective capitalist. I realize that many jobs will be lost. But we must stop the bleeding now. You heard it here, first from the Fokker. If not, we will have no manufacturing at all in the USA.










If you don't think that the oil companies have raped the world market with their unbridled price gouging, then my friends you are sadly mistaken.

Angry Fokker

Change is gonna come !!!!!!!!

I believe if Sam Cooke was around to enjoy this historic inauguration, he would definitely be asked to sing " Change is gonna come ". I don't think there is a song that states it any better. A wave of positive change awaits our nation. It's waiting for another 55 days to jump up and rejoice. We have a massive test ahead, one not to be taken lightly. This great test waits for every citizen of our great nation, to step up and help foster the change we so desperately need.

We must come together as one Nation, United, for the greater good of all. So I leave you with this one thought, don't blink and miss the moment. Get involved today in our future.

Take it away Sam

Your day of reckoning is coming !

A certain Federal Agency has played fast and loose with the law for over two years. This agency has encouraged, no ordered their Managers to exercise power and control to divide and conquer their own employee's. To take away all input about safety, procedures, and future technology from the very professionals that are experts in their field, and do amazing things on a daily basis.

This Agency illegally imposed work rules, and had the audacity to call it a contract. They agreed to ground rules prior to bargaining, and broke everyone. This agency walked away from the bargaining table, and in two hours had a 300 plus page document printed, and sent to every member of Congress. This agency under direction of the oval office, hired Union busters to kill the organization that represents these Federal workers.

Well to all Federal Managers that broke the law, that treated their workforce like second class citizens, that worked with impunity because no one would give this group of employee's due process, your day of reckoning is coming. You will pay for your mistreatment of your workforce, for breaking the law, for acting in bad faith against the very workforce that makes you look good, and enables you to receive a bonus every year. You stole from us! You did your best to destroy the system, so it could be contracted out to the lowest bidder.

The difference between you and us is, all we ever wanted was our rights under law and statute. To be treated fairly, with dignity and respect.

We, unlike yourselves will continue to be professional, will not be petty, will be respectful and diligent. We will put safety first. We will regulate, not pretend we have customers, using a failed business plan. We will make air travel better than it has ever been. We will work with you in a real partnership regardless of how wretched you have treated us in the past. We will recruit, train, and retain our highly trained professionals. We will compensate them justly and according to incredibly difficult job they do daily.

But mostly we will forgive you, this time for your transgressions.






But don't think for one second we will ever forget how you acted. Your history will be one of embarrassment and disdain. If you think we will ever let you destroy our amazing profession again, then you are sadly mistaken.



Angry Fokker

Solidarity is not just a catch phrase !!!!!!!!!

I belong to an Aviation organization. I have been a proud member for over 21 years. It seems when times get tough, our current leadership would prefer to just bury their heads in the sand. We have two former officials that our in dire need of our help. They are involved in a law suit that is paramount to free speech, in my opinion. The membership voted to help these individuals, and yet our leadership refuses to follow the direction of our delegates. This is contrary to our bylaws.

Solidarity is the back bone of organized labor. Strength in numbers is the only way a workforce can level the playing field in negotiations and the protection of their members. Without solidarity our organization is powerless and weak. I have been sickened by this lack of fortitude by the leadership of this association. We have lost site of what is important. Brotherhood and Sisterhood. Taking care of one another. Supporting each other in good times and in bad. The people in my profession know exactly who I am talking about.




To these individuals, if you continue to refuse to comply with your supreme body, if you continue to let our brothers hang in the wind, then my friends this organization is doomed, and you are sadly mistaken if you think I will stand idle and let you continue with this travesty.




Angry Fokker

A little humor on Sunday

VIAGRA WHO NEEDS STINKING VIAGRA! NOW THAT THERE IS FUNNY, I DON'T CARE WHO YOU ARE. ENJOY!

Farwell and good nite Mitch Mitchell

Just one week after a Hendrix reunion concert at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles the late great Mitch Mitchell is gone. Mitch died in his sleep in Portland at the young age of 61. Why is it that most all of the greatest drummers have left us so soon? I guess now the contest can finally be judged. Who is the greatest rock drummer? Is it, John "Bonzo" Bonham, Keith Moon , or Mitch, well now the angels can finally decide.



If we don't make this little time on earth a precious as possible and make every moment count, then my friends we are all sadly mistaken.

Angry Fokker

Is depleteing the Senate for the cabinet the answer?

There are 18 million people that think I am wrong, but Hilliary on short list for Secretary of State?
I am not so sure this is the change I thought was coming. Is this pay back for her support in the election? Is Hilliary the best choice? I am not sure on any of those for mentioned questions. The problem is two fold in my opinion, one another Washington insider, and two a Clinton in the White House again. This is just more fuel for the fire, for the lie mongering GOP propaganda machine.

I am not saying Hilliary wouldn't do a great job, she just carries too much baggage. I don't really think that she can answer the 72 questions asked of any other would be Obama Cabinet member, and pass with flying colors.

Do we really want to lose another Senator? I really would like 60 for the Veto proof/Filibuster proof majority. But that's just me, "Mr. Vegas". I really want to hear what you think on this issue.

Maybe Barrack is so confident about his ability to cross party lines, that this is not even an issue.
Bill Richardson would be my first choice, if I were King of the forest, not Prince, not Duke, not Earl.

The three post I am personally most concerned about are, Secretary of Transportation, FAA Administrator, but mostly Secretary of Defense. Who do you think will get the nod in these three post?

I like Jane Garvey for Secretary of Transportation. FAA administrator someone with a vast knowledge of aviation, especially Air Traffic. For Secretary of Defense, I want Colin Powell.

Leave me a line about your three choices.







Change for the sake of change is never a good thing, but change is what got you the White House Mr. President elect, so please give the people what you promised , because if you don't, than my new friend you are sadly mistaken.


Angry Fokker