Please, give me a few billion, pretty please

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Let's see: the three US automobile manufacturers, the ones which created, designed, engineeered, tested, manufactured (with so many parts from off-shore), marketed, and sold at demand prices the monstrosities called SUVs, these are the folks who are demanding $25B as life savers? Where and how do I get in line?

If recent history is any indicator, this automotive bailout package will be used collectively to buy out competitors and other companies like our friends the banks did last month, instead of funding near-to-midterm operating and credit needs.

Collective bargaining with these manufacturers began as a response to the sorry management practices of the 1930's, when a worker could count on a concussion (or worse) from a bashed-in head injury for even thinking about striking. I'm no union fan, but there were very good reasons then to organize. With the arrogance shown in Washington this week, unions are here to stay.

As the owner of a 2000 Saturn L200, I'm working on the 4th installed computer in less than 80,000 miles. At one point, the alternator blew up, taking out the air conditioning system and destroying the serpentine belt. Only later did I learn that it also took out the radiator or whatever its called. Every once in a while a crankshaft positioning switch goes bonkers. "Limp Mode" is an infrequent companion. So why do I keep this piece of crap? I'm no longer in a position to buy another vehicle, new or used. BTW, my wife's Hyundai, 110,000 miles, requires regular service and nothing more.

Now, on the other hand, all vertical body panels show absolutely no signs of rust. No wonder. They're made of highly durable plastic. BUT, GM recognized that this is not good and so phased out plastic body panels.

Madam Congresswoman, no bailouts that I'll have to back with my non-income taxes; haven't worked in three years. Let these organzations find out what years of downsizings, inept management, ill-will with labor, and crap manufacturing will bring.

Posted by: tjakubow   Posted on: 11/20/08 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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