Replacement

There has been some gossip about Rick Wagoner lately. Many think he may be preparing to resign as the head of General Motors. And why not, there are plenty of reasons for him to hang it up.

• $8.6 billion lost last year
• Declining market share
• The Pontiac Aztek
• Poor stock performance
• A plummeting corporate image

So, if this is true, who's going to replace him? It definitely won't be Lutz, the "car czar." He's in no position to be CEO. He's much better off where he currently is. There's speculation that it could be Jerry York, Kirk Kerkorian's right-hand man. Kirk Kerkorian currently is GM's largest shareholder and a strong vocal critic demanding change in the company. Jerry York could be a good thing for GM, but he's not the best. I hereby proclaim that Mr. T should takeover as the Chief Executive Officer of the largest corporation in the world.


Here are the reasons why I think he's the best choice:

• Have you seen the A-Team? He can build specialized cars from scratch. Should there be a strike, he could run an entire plant by himeself.
• He's for education - He tells kids to stay in school. This translates into more R&D
• He's for a healthy living style - He tells kids drink their milk. A healthy living style decreases healthcare costs, something currently hurting GM
• He's a strong advocate against flying, which could boost car sales
• He wouldn't need his own bodyguards - he used to be one for Muhammed Ali, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross
• He wouldn't need a company car - He has his GMC Van
• If any more deficits occur at GM, he could just sell some of his gold chains
• He pities the fool aka the UAW
• His experience making motivational movies could inspire the GM workforce
• The street cred he gained from his 1984 rap album could be marketed toward the urban demographic
• He likes the straight talk - often heard saying "Quit yo jibber-jabber"
• His work as a minister could get God on GM's side

Jerry York can't touch these credentials.

Tags: GM, Mr. T, & Milk