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DainBramaged

(39,191 posts)
51. Quite a few thousands of us at the UAW think you have no idea what you are talking about, other than
Tue Nov 13, 2012, 12:40 AM
Nov 2012

spewing a right wing talking point.


Here's a very simple answer you could have found if you had just realized Google is your friend:

GM declared bankruptcy when they couldn't get loans from the big new york banks. The government lent them money until they could restructure themselves. The big banks who held gm bonds wouldn't agree to refinancing so GM had to file.

The situation now is pretty good. They have refinanced their loans, got rid of Hummer and Saab, closed Pontiac and Saturn. They should emerge from bankruptcy this summer. Many feared that people wouldn't buy cars while gm was in bankruptcy but that hasn't been the case.



http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100221101402AAsmSLf


And furthermore, two of the LOUDEST voices against the GM loans were Bob Corker and Richard Shelby whose states had huge foreign transplant factories that would have benefited from GM not being "bailed out". In the end, they should have been charged with treason.


Have a nice uninformed life.


By the way, when it comes to GM, you should maybe be talking about something you really know about. It's obvious you know nothing about GM.

Umm, the Illitches are Democrats. marmar Nov 2012 #1
Damn Skippy nt MrScorpio Nov 2012 #5
Multiple memes and websites said they were Republicans. TheBlackAdder Nov 2012 #7
It's not too late to change your subject line. marmar Nov 2012 #14
Done, thanks TheBlackAdder Nov 2012 #18
He looks Republican here. valerief Nov 2012 #13
Looks like he give to both... progressoid Nov 2012 #31
Papa John's can't figure it out... barnabas63 Nov 2012 #2
Any business that can't compete should go out of business, e.g. General Motors. nt jody Nov 2012 #4
apples and oranges barnabas63 Nov 2012 #9
Is that the pissing them off by bitching about 13 cents more for a pizza... jmowreader Nov 2012 #16
If a business can't compete for whatever reason it should close. Would you have it any other way? nt jody Nov 2012 #20
Just think, Bain got millions in government aid in their first decade. TheBlackAdder Nov 2012 #30
In some cases, the companies can keep the state tax paid by their employees KansDem Nov 2012 #76
GM involved millions of workers, and would have done much more harm to not help them out. Same with still_one Nov 2012 #21
Agree on one point, people who mismanaged a business into bankruptcy should not be left in charge jody Nov 2012 #29
I stand by my disagreement regarding GM, and the banks. The harm would be worse than the cure. still_one Nov 2012 #32
I’m not sure we disagree. Govt. can’t exist without taxes and taxes can’t exist without profits on jody Nov 2012 #33
What?!? The First Challenge for a Free Society... mcranor Nov 2012 #82
Have a blissful evening and goodbye. nt jody Nov 2012 #83
Sorry, but I've got to agree with him/her. A business's profits........ socialist_n_TN Nov 2012 #86
Apparently you disagree with Obama who ran on a platform of using government to recover our economy jody Nov 2012 #90
I disagree with Obama on a LOT of things socialist_n_TN Nov 2012 #91
LOL have a peaceful evening. nt jody Nov 2012 #92
TJ was a great writer and orator, but a mediocre president. n/t TheBlackAdder Nov 2012 #28
Quite a few thousands of us at the UAW think you have no idea what you are talking about, other than DainBramaged Nov 2012 #51
Spewing right wing talking points on numerous, (uh okay, EVERY issue) Moses2SandyKoufax Nov 2012 #56
Have a blissful evening. nt jody Nov 2012 #60
Accurate and well stated with facts rather than spewing from the gut. emsimon33 Nov 2012 #89
True That. JeffHead Nov 2012 #8
Mike Ilitch ellie Nov 2012 #3
He also has the Key to the City of Detroit nt MrScorpio Nov 2012 #12
Love their pizzas JB126 Nov 2012 #6
The Illitches donate heavily to Dems LTR Nov 2012 #10
I was wondering where you get pizza these days. Maplegrass Nov 2012 #11
If you have a Round Table Pizza nearby, they are employee-owned. nt progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #47
Yes I'll take Round Table Pizza over Papa John's any day of the week. nightscanner59 Nov 2012 #58
Alas, they're only found in the West KamaAina Nov 2012 #85
They're Dems, their daughter hosted a big money fundaraiser SpartanDem Nov 2012 #15
THis is Great News, SpartanDem! People yesterday were wondering about Cha Nov 2012 #42
OK going to find a Little Caesars to order from for my kids birthday. I have to do some searching.. kelliekat44 Nov 2012 #17
They're actually pretty good for a commercial pizza place....... socialist_n_TN Nov 2012 #88
I prefer Little Caesars AlGoreRhythms Nov 2012 #19
at the link it also shows papa johns having benefits, did you see that, am I reading this wrong? trailmonkee Nov 2012 #22
I saw that as well. niyad Nov 2012 #25
welcome to DU--I just got the whole blackadder series from the library today to enjoy again. niyad Nov 2012 #23
The kid's cat is named Baldrick! TheBlackAdder Nov 2012 #26
... with a series ending on par w "Newhart". (tho on a depressing note) stlsaxman Nov 2012 #68
I've never had either pizza chain (I order from a local place) but a K&R for Little Ceasars riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #24
too bad the food isn't that good but no worse than papa johns and other chaisn JI7 Nov 2012 #27
Agreed. We usually get Costco but think I will throw in some of these once in a while now. nt Live and Learn Nov 2012 #48
I love Costco's pizza.. txdemsftw Nov 2012 #73
Wish there was one near me boxman Nov 2012 #34
I don't like their pizza.... But their Crazy Bread is delicious. nt DLine Nov 2012 #35
I like their pizza. The Wielding Truth Nov 2012 #37
Who Knew!? I use to see Little Caesars in mall's along McDonald's .. Cha Nov 2012 #36
Thanks, Cha! TheBlackAdder Nov 2012 #44
I love Little Caesars Liberalynn Nov 2012 #38
if we're just talking how all of these chain pizza places stack up, taste-wise... WooWooWoo Nov 2012 #39
Papa Gino's makes a pretty good pie. Thin, chewy crust, nice blend of cheeses. nt Flatulo Nov 2012 #57
love the Gino's! i wish they had them in NY dionysus Nov 2012 #78
I'd go AlexSatan Nov 2012 #71
How damned wonderful!! fadedrose Nov 2012 #40
Lol.. Cha Nov 2012 #46
I dont eat pizza because my GF doesnt want me to HankyDub Nov 2012 #41
My husband would divorce me if I banned pizza. a la izquierda Nov 2012 #67
Pizza, Pizza... K & R !!! WillyT Nov 2012 #43
Ralys grocery stores are trying to ax HC, 40 hour week and premium pay Left Coast2020 Nov 2012 #45
1 phone number (Papa John's) erased. 1 added (Little Ceasers) on point Nov 2012 #49
I thought that couldn't be done... UnrepentantLiberal Nov 2012 #50
Pizza! Pizza! sarcasmo Nov 2012 #52
Good for them! CakeGrrl Nov 2012 #53
Just ate one! NOM Fire Walk With Me Nov 2012 #54
I always get a Little Caesar's when I go for take out pizza in my town johnlucas Nov 2012 #55
ok, i'm trying to be calm here... hockeynut57 Nov 2012 #59
If you're in Wisconsin, check out Glass Nickel HuskyOffset Nov 2012 #61
Classic Slice in Bay View is the best pizza ever. MessiahRp Nov 2012 #65
Their pizzas are pretty good for a fast food pizza... and I LOVE that I can run in and it's waiting. jillan Nov 2012 #62
Too bad their pizzas taste like 5$ pizzas. cherokeeprogressive Nov 2012 #63
I will have to try them when I travel. At home, I go local, two shops with good progressive owners. bluestate10 Nov 2012 #64
Too bad Little Caesars pizza sucks ProudToBeBlueInRhody Nov 2012 #66
Almost perfect..... whistler162 Nov 2012 #69
They are Republicans. GreenEyedLefty Nov 2012 #70
It doesn't matter how the pizza tastes or ProSense Nov 2012 #72
Thank you..... a kennedy Nov 2012 #74
I will get one today. Kingofalldems Nov 2012 #75
I used to LOVE Little Caesars Aerows Nov 2012 #77
Pizza Pizza!!! Odin2005 Nov 2012 #79
I worked part-time (25 hours) at a supermarket about 15 years ago and got benefits HockeyMom Nov 2012 #80
I have a Little Caesars a couple of miles from here workinclasszero Nov 2012 #81
I go to Hoboken for my slice. This chain stuff is not so good! nt Walk away Nov 2012 #84
Pizza Pizza! I'm going to Little Caesars this weekend! nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #87
Hate to resurrect a month old thread.... AgainsttheCrown Jan 2013 #93
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