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Replying to: circlew (Nov 06, 2008 4:42 am) Unfortunately the money won't be going to "re-tooling" and "development of fuel efficient cars" either. It will go towards keeping Cerberus/Chrysler as well as GM and Ford solvent. Let me get this straight, the ego maniacal geniuses at Cerberus thought they could buy a perennially troubled automaker in the toughest market in the world, turn it around after Daimler had just finished blowing it up, and make a huge profit within a matter of years. Their investment failed (big surprise), and now I get to pay for their monumentally bad decisions. Great. How about the millions of dollars that Nardelli and Press are making to run Chrysler into the ground? Why not tax them, I don't know, 100%, as part of the auto bailout? Same goes for slick Rick, his golden parachute should go straight back into GM's bank account.
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Replying to: dewey (Nov 06, 2008 12:25 pm) I have some bad news about that... |
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Replying to: lexusguy (Nov 06, 2008 4:21 pm) Now, the slicksters will no doubt get Obama to back a bailout. Here is the simplified OW Approach: Instead, why don't we(the Taxpayers) just divy up the $50B to each of the UAW members to buy out their severance? Fast way to downsize, help them get new work/fund training and force needed change extremely fast...at least we will know where the money goes instead of bleeding each day through a juggernaut of inefficient, mismanaged operations. Let's see, I calculate the $50B would buy out 500,000 staff at $100K each. Small detail would need to be included: All Executive Management are FIRED! Instant downsizing! See? it can be easy if you want it to be!  Bye, Bye, Miss American Pie! Regards, OW New C.E.O. of GMFACE (General Manufacturer of Fine American Cars of Excellence) |
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Replying to: dewey (Nov 06, 2008 3:11 pm) When Germanium blends with Titanium in a 1:3 ratio at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for one hour and 47 minutes, one produces the precious alloy known as catharsisium.
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Replying to: louiswei (Nov 06, 2008 3:38 pm) Our president and "vice" invade a country based on a lie and thousands of people are killed or maimed for life. After the lie is revealed, they spin another lie. Those guys weren't even pulled over!!! 
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Replying to: hpowders (Nov 06, 2008 6:01 pm) I've got a better one. In many states, if you're a convicted felon, you can't vote. However, Ted Stevens is a convicted felon and he gets to remain a US Senator (at least until he's thrown out), though he probably couldn't vote for himself. Those Alaskans are unbelievable.
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Replying to: lexusguy (Nov 06, 2008 6:28 pm)  Funny-now the incompetent sore losers of the McCain campaign, who engineered one of the worst campaigns in modern history, are creating stories, attempting to blame Palin for the humiliating loss. It never ends.
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We all want the same thing... America to be safe, energy independent, and our economy running on all cylinders. Employment for those that want to work, and a fair tax code. No over-regulations, but enough to keep things on track. Good health care for all of us, and a decent education for our kids. And fair trade practices, and controlled borders. Is that too much to ask? But, I'd especially love to see no speed limits on some of our interstate highways!! TM
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Replying to: hpowders (Nov 06, 2008 6:57 pm) How goes the new ownership experience? I`l bet the bmw doesn`t take but about half to fill up in comparison the the Rabbit, when you got it new....The short in Toyota might be worthwhile to cover...My what a fine investor you are As they taught me `Never be the first or the last` Tony
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Replying to: tagman (Nov 06, 2008 6:59 pm) Apparently, yes, if modern US history can be used as a guide. We have failed miserably on all of the above from our security being asleep on 9/11; innovative inertia after the 1973-74 energy crisis; over-regulation becoming even more over-regulated; spending billions on a criminal war, while we seem to have no money to assist those unfortunate folks at home who need expensive medicines, and must often choose between purchasing them or food; (no bail out for them!!); an urban public education system that has been an embarrassment for years and a tax system that is so complicated, 10 accountants can do your taxes and each of them will come up with a different amount that you owe or should be refunded. So much needs to be done, and yet nothing happens. Pardon me for being skeptical when I hear a candidate preaching "change." I wasn't exactly born that way. |
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