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*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-19-2008, 11:21 PM

I'll use this one:

Thanks!

Inspector 17 · 11-19-2008, 11:22 PM

^^ Welcome! Happy to help.

*Mindz* · 11-19-2008, 11:25 PM

Chrysler played ball...

Inspector 17 · 11-19-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindz

Chrysler played ball...

That's because Lee knew what the hell he was doing. These jokers don't have a clue.

*Mindz* · 11-19-2008, 11:30 PM

Isn't wagoneer the moron that heads up the industry in China? Who was the CEO that was going to be fired until they moved him out of the country?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-19-2008, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindz

Isn't wagoneer the moron that heads up the industry in China? Who was the CEO that was going to be fired until they moved him out of the country?

Wagoner is CEO of GM North America...it was his idea to get GM into China among other things...which is a big deal, actually...Overall...I think I like what he's done with the company.

Except for this last move....stupid, imo. Please the a$$holes up on the bench no matter what. They do hold your company's life in their hands...

AngryAmish · 11-19-2008, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Where's that slap-head smilie....

#1; why is congress acting like this is a game?

#2; why wouldn't they just say YES!?

most likely because alot of people in polotics dont have any money themselves invested in the 3 like they do in other places.

keep in mind this little tidbit of information. there are more people in government under indictment or under investigation currently THEN EVER IN OUR COUNTRIES HISTORY!

one hand seems to wash the other in washington. too bad both hands have scabies.

camaro5 · 11-20-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DMX

GM, Ford Executives Say No To $1 Salary In Exchange For Government Aid

http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/...7_FORTUNE5.htm

Wow. How hard would it be to say "Yes, I'll take $1 a year" if it would save their companies.

Words cannot express how pissed off this makes me.

Throw the bastards out NOW!

They're ALL MULTI-MILLIONAIRES!

I DEMAND Wagonner resign now. If he stays, it WILL affect my car buying decisions.

Bob Nardelli ran Home Depot right into the ground...At least he's willing to do the right thing here.

Supermans · 11-20-2008, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DMX

GM, Ford Executives Say No To $1 Salary In Exchange For Government Aid

http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/...7_FORTUNE5.htm

Wow. How hard would it be to say "Yes, I'll take $1 a year" if it would save their companies.

They are greedy SOB's that deserve all to get voted out/fired/replaced since they know what the alternative is for their companies.. They would rather cut salaries, cut out bonuses and see their companies go bankrupt with thousands losing their jobs before doing what would be good for the company.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-20-2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Supermans

before doing what would be good for the company.

...what would a couple million do when the company is bleeding BILLIONS....it was a stupid thing to say, sure -- but be reasonable.

nester7929 · 11-20-2008, 12:22 AM

I can't believe this. They can say "yes" to a dollar a year when they're worth millions; especially when the alternative is to go bankrupt.

camaro5 · 11-20-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

...what would a couple million do when the company is bleeding BILLIONS....it was a stupid thing to say, sure -- but be reasonable.

My friend - It's a symbolic gesture easily made by multi-millionares.

The American taxpayer wants to see a sign of sincerity and commitment from these huge companies represented by their CEO's.

The buck stops with them, or does it stop with the American car buyer now?

I need my Chevy's, just fire the:

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-20-2008, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro5

My friend - It's a symbolic gesture easily made by multi-millionares.

The American taxpayer wants to see a sign of sincerity and commitment from these huge companies represented by their CEO's.

The buck stops with them, or does it stop with the American car buyer now?

I need my Chevy's, just fire the:

I get that -- I've said earlier it was stupid of them to say no....VERY stupid.

But to think such a move can actually help the company when it comes down to it just isn't realistic, imo.

Supermans · 11-20-2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

...what would a couple million do when the company is bleeding BILLIONS....it was a stupid thing to say, sure -- but be reasonable.

I'll be reasonable, I admit I don't know the two CEO's who said no to accepting the $1 a year salary in exchange for the bailout money however the Chrysler CEO does get brownie points for accepting the offer.. Perhaps because Chrysler is in worse shape than GM and Ford or he truly does care more for his company than both GM's and Ford's CEO's do. However they all will continue to fly around in their Gulfstreams using company money at $10,000 or more per flight...

http://blogs.wsj.com/autoshow/2008/1...t-salary-of-1/

11-19-2008, 11:21 PM	#57
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Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	Isn't wagoneer the moron that heads up the industry in China? Who was the CEO that was going to be fired until they moved him out of the country? __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

11-19-2008, 11:22 PM	#58
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	^^ Welcome! Happy to help.

11-20-2008, 12:22 AM	#67
nester7929 Rice Harvester Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Plainview, TX Posts: 1,449	I can't believe this. They can say "yes" to a dollar a year when they're worth millions; especially when the alternative is to go bankrupt.