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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28
Goverment wants no control over GM, but owning 60% of the company sure gives it the abiility to put people in place to get things done.
Trust me, GM's board was no great group of people. People going in there are not just random goverment officials, but high ranking officials of other companies such as AT&T and Coca Cola.
Its not that bad. President Obama does not want to control the car companies because he doesnt know how to run one.
You could right wing the crap out of it, but in the end we will have a better and stronger GM.
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So what flavor kool-aid is it today.
I'd like to think they won't want to run things, I really really do. This isn't a "right wing" thing, this is a common sense thing and looking at the big picture. The idea of the government taking control of a private company is FAR bigger than just GM....it's WAY bigger than just GM. Like I said, since it's a company we all love it's A-OK. Sorry but it's not.
I hope and pray I'm wrong, I'm hope Obama stays true to his word, I hope idiots like Reed, Pelosi and slobber-monster Frank keep their traps shut...I hope the ENTIRE government(right and left) leave GM alone...but think about it Al...they control 60% of the company...they basically bought GM with OUR dime...you can't possibly think they won't pull strings...it's human nature...when humans see an opportunity to gain power they seize that opportunity. They did this all while having a green plan, all while having a plan for smaller cars, more efficient cars and saving the environment. Now, I'm not going to get into the global warming/fuel efficiency and where the auto industry should go debate but what could be better here? Hmmm...I want more fuel efficient vehicles on the road, I also want to save the polar bears...wait...we now control 60% of a car company... what's the BEST way to start accomplishing my plan? I KNOW!! The car company I now own.
Again, not debating the global warming thing but if you think for one second that the administration won't push their agenda you need to take your head out of the same. I'd say the same thing if it was the right pulling the strings. This is bigger than left vs. right too. BTW, that awesome AT&T guy was also the same guy that allowed Bush and company to wire tap his own customers AFTER AT&T's lawyers said no, it's illegal. Nothing like having a puppet with power.
I see way more opportunities for failure and government power than success and prosperity. Again I hope I'm wrong but what do I know...I'm just some crazy Conservative/Libertarian