Bill Mifsud: “At first I had no idea what the commercial was about. It was dark and gloomy. After hearing political people talking about it and seeing it again I do feel it was a pitch in support of President Obama, subliminal as it seems.”
Marty Richman: “It was just a commercial. Besides, Chrysler is an Italian, not American, company owned 58 percent by Fiat. It’s halftime in America and we’re behind $15.3 trillion to nothing, the final score will certainly set a record.”
Jim West: “No! I own a 1926 Buick, a ‘28 and two ‘29 Mode A Fords and a ‘55 Chevy. America made the finest cars in the world until the ”bean counters” destroyed our industry in the ‘70s and ‘80s—but now we’re coming back! “Halftime in America” was a celebration of our auto industry’s comeback. There’s a lot more in life than presidential politics.”
Louise Ledesma: “NO, Aren’t people reading to much into a car commercial? Does it make me buy a Chrysler? No, but I’m glad I bought an American car.”
Richard Place: “Yes I do. I believe the government put pressure on both companies to support the current administration in their ads. I think It’s terrible for Chrysler, who is owned by Fiat, and left us with a $1.3 billion loss on their loan. General Motors, who will probably end up $12 billion short after we sell the stock we still have in them, was making fun of Ford who didn’t take any money and still made a profit. The whole thing is outrageous.”
Richard Herrera: I do not. It was an attempt to inspire Americans that even when life knocks us down, we always get up. Like Clint Eastwood said, “how do we come together, how do we come from behind, how do we win”. I believe most American can relate to that message. I believe most American are ready for the “2nd half”. I know I am.”
Nants Foley: “I believe it was a call for action to go out and win one for the Gipper, showing the determination and focus we Americans have. So let’s roll!”
Steve Staloch: “Yes, although that certainly wasn’t the intent. Detroit’s “second half” had more to do with the infusion of stimulus money – Bush & Obama administration – than it had to do with good old American ingenuity or pulling of bootstraps.”
Ruth Erickson: “The commercial sounded like a message for us to work together to get this country working again. Don’t interpret or misinterpret the intent or content of the commercial!”
