Please, do buy from the big three. I don't care which one. Most of that money stays in North America (mostly the U.S.). If you buy a European car, at least some of that money stays in North America. If you buy an Asian car, VERY little of that money stays in North America.
I'm not a protectionist, but I do believe in national pride and doing what is right for my country. I think it would be disastrous for the U.S. send all manufacturing off-shore, but it is happening. I want my kids and their kids to be able to find jobs and earn a living. That is not a political statement - just a personal view.
With all due respect, corporate wellfare is not something we should be supporting. We all lose when the taxpayer is forced to subsidize one industry over another.