General Motors Declares Bankruptcy

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  1. Chris

    Chris Cosmic Horror

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  2. Clyde

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    $50 Billion?

    That's a whole lot of taxpayer money to pour into a company that's been on the decline for decades.

    How does this affect you Chris?
  3. Archangel

    Archangel Primus Peritia

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    Well I wish Chris luck....but at the same time I hope this deals a severe blow to the UAW...who had more than a small hand in this.
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  4. Dr. Drake Ramoray

    Dr. Drake Ramoray 1 minute, 42.1 seconds baby!

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    Seriously, there is more than enough blame to go around between the UAW and GM management on this. Me? I'm pulling for Chris to get re-located to Bowling Green and a top spot on the 'Vette line. ;)
  5. brudder1967

    brudder1967 this is who we are

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    While I wish that would happen, his eminence isn't going to let his union supporters down.

    :sroll:
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    Scott Hamilton Robert E Ron Paul Lee Straight Awesome

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    I notice they don't talk about the government buying "preferred stock" any more. I guess that's a thing of the past.
  7. AlphaMan

    AlphaMan The Last Dragon

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    Wow... I wonder if this will result in the pushback of the Chevy Volt. I'd really like to see that car hit the road next year.
  8. Volpone

    Volpone Zombie Hunter

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    He'll have to start hustling $20 blowjobs in the alley behind the local gay bar. Hopefully the competition doesn't create a price war or he and Nick are both screwed. :bergman:
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  9. Clyde

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    Well on the upside you'd save a ton of money.
  10. garamet

    garamet "The whole world is watching."

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    Interesting long-range perspective from Bloomberg:

  11. The Original Faceman

    The Original Faceman Lasagna Artist

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    Chris, I need somebody dependable who can wash my truck. Someone familiar with the nooks and crannies of American built gas guzzlers. Interested?
  12. oldfella1962

    oldfella1962 the only real finish line

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  13. Clyde

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    Aw yeah

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    Liet Dr. of Horribleness, Ph.D.

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  15. Chris

    Chris Cosmic Horror

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    Not at all.

    They spend all this time negotiating and scheduling these things ahead of time. It wasn't the best possible outcome, but it was the expected outcome.