Get Some Nuts

New controversy rages over a Snicker's TV ad. Gay rights groups are saying the ad advocates violence against gays and perpetuates stereotypes.

Supporters of the ad say it's just a funny ad and no one can take a joke anymore.

What do you think? Check out the ad by clicking HERE and make up your own mind.

Ford Has A Better Idea

Finally some good news from a U-S car company. Ford is going to start producing some of its popular European cars in this country. When I was in Europe last year I saw and got to drive in some of these cars and trucks. At the time I did a show focused on why Ford didn't sell these cars here. I just couldn't understand it.

It appears Ford will make the official announcement when they release the company's earning report Thursday.

Unlike GM, Ford has decide not to close plants but still peel off thousands of workers. Some of those plants now producing SUVs that no one wants will instead produce these cars and smaller four and six cylinder engines. Ford can also sell a lot more Focus, but they haven't been able to make enough of them. The main problem is not being able to produce the bodies fast enough.

They will switch production at the Wayne, Michigan plant from trucks to Focus bodies only. That should give Ford the inventory they need to keep up with small car demand. Finally a U-S car company gets it right, I think.

As promised, here is video of the popular Transit Connect van that will be sold here and is already very popular in Europe.

Obtain A Life

Boo Hoo

If it gets to the point that the only thing you can find to protest is who will be the quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, you must go to "Lives Are Us" and obtain a life. I was amazed that a couple of hundred people turned out for a protest in Green Bay designed to get the Packers to bring Brett Favre back.

On my list of things that I'd be willing to take to the streets for, Brett Favre isn't one of them. Let's see, we have wars, the economy, equal rights and scores of other issues that trump anything the Mississippi cry baby may or may not do.

It's a great statement on how easily some people are diverted from what are the really important matters that face us as a society. These people who "demonstrated" outside Lambeau Field carried signs saying "Brett Favre for president." Talk about a flip-flopper!

I think Mr. Favre needs to stay retired. I don't want to see him cry another river the next time he retires.

Help Mustard Some Support

The Mount Horeb Mustard Museum was recently named a top-ten finalist for one of two $25,000 Markham Vineyard Mark of Distinction grants. The program recognizes individuals and organizations that have contributed to their respective communities and can use financial help to do even more.

Barry Levenson, Curator of the Mustard Museum, sees the grant as an opportunity to bring even more excitement to the museum with new displays, exhibits, and interactive programs.

The two winners are determined by online voting at . Visit www.markhammarkofdistinction.com. Visitors to the web site can cast one vote per day through July 21. Wisconsin’s mustard lovers can make a big difference by casting daily ballots for its internationally known Mustard Museum.

Praying At The Pump

Do you think God is listening to a group of people who have formed prayer circles at gas stations? They are asking God to lower the price of gas. I think this makes a mockery of what faith is really all about. Reminds of those who pray for the lord to intervene in a football game. Here's the video, make up your own mind.

See the story HERE.

Best Car Ads of the 60's and 70's

We talk about cars a lot on the Morning Pulse. I came across a web site that really sparked some great motoring memories. This site has posted the best television car ads from the 60's and 70's. Some of them are really a hoot and I'm sure you remember most of them.

Click HERE to take a trip down automotive memory lane.

See you at the car show at Quaker Steak and Lube in Middleton on Thursday night.