Good Kansas City manufacturing news

Here it is, from AOL online news last evening:

Bullish on Hogs: High Gas Prices Drive Harley-Davidson Sales Way Up

"It's a good time to be a Hog: On Wednesday, Harley-Davidson (HOG) announced a stunning second-quarter jump in income, making the legendary Milwaukee-based motorcycle manufacturer a rare bright spot in a gray economy.

Between April and June 2011, Harley brought in $190.6 million in net income; a year later, its net had jumped 30%, to $247.3 million. But while the company's growing income was a boon for investors -- the year-over-year growth translated to an extra 26 cent dividend on every share -- its changing fortunes also highlight some major, and lasting, political and economic shifts that may have long-lasting effects for the motorcycle market."

So, the bad news?

Gasoline costs too much.

The good news? And there's lots of it--

People are trying to save. They're trying every way they know how to use and burn less gas.

That's good for the air we breathe.

It's good for putting less pollution in our atmosphere and air.

It's good for manufacturing in America. (At least so far).

It's good for exports for the nation, hopefully, potentially.

It's good for jobs.

It's good for the middle class in the country.

It's great for Kansas City.

Link: http://www.dailyfinance.com/2012/08/02/harley-davidson-sales-rise-high-gas-prices/