Comments on: Here is the revised UAW bailout bill; possible vote Saturday

By: In Defense of Judeo-Christian Values » Auto deal, much to do for environmentalists.

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:06:08 +0000

[...] climate change specialists. This may take decades. "The auto bailout being fashioned by liberal lawmakers with Bush’s apparent acquiescence contains no meaningful limits on the bloated union [...]

By: rightisright

rightisright — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:50:50 +0000

We Are So Screwed

Again and again and again…

By: Bailout for Bloated Union Contracts | OpenMarket.org

Bailout for Bloated Union Contracts | OpenMarket.org — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:19:55 +0000

[...] auto bailout being fashioned by liberal lawmakers with Bush’s apparent acquiescence contains no meaningful limits on the bloated union [...]

By: TooMuchTime

TooMuchTime — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:06:02 +0000

W.A.S.S.

* We Are So Screwed

By: iamsaved

iamsaved — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:59:37 +0000

And I’m completely missing the point of authorizing judges a raise in 2009. What the hell does that have to do with it.

I think it’s recently been called “Pay for Play”?

By: b-cat

b-cat — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:57:57 +0000

And I’m completely missing the point of authorizing judges a raise in 2009. What the hell does that have to do with it.

Payola? This is all clearly unconstitutional.

By: walterc

walterc — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:56:09 +0000

Other than telling Congress that they didn’t comply, I don’t see any penalty provisions for failure to complete and/or submit a plan. Actually, it only requires that Congress be notified if a viable plan can’t be approved/agreed on. No provision for failure to submit a plan.

And I’m completely missing the point of authorizing judges a raise in 2009. What the hell does that have to do with it.

By: rbb

rbb — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:55:36 +0000

I think this picture sums it all up quite nicely warning – some not nice words are used…

By: iamsaved

iamsaved — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:54:41 +0000

Why didn’t they have all these conditions for the 700 Billion dollar bailout (The Big One) of the Financial and Insurance institutions?

Part of the reason the auto manufacturers are going broke is all the “fuel” efficiency, “green” and “safety” requirements legislated into each vehicle.

I wouldn’t have worried about the environmentalists in this bill. If the Big 3 go under, there won’t be a need to worry about how “green” or fuel efficient each car is.

A car czar? That’s nothing but a dictator. From where do we get such fools? (I know, we keep electing them).

By: Filibuster Forthcoming? « Trust, But Verify

Filibuster Forthcoming? « Trust, But Verify — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:51:06 +0000

[...] Harry Reid (D-NV) has decided to delay a “Big Three” bailout plan vote until the weekend. At the same time, John Ensign (R-NV) and Senator Shelby (R-AL) are beginning to garner a lot [...]

By: walterc

walterc — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:44:01 +0000

it’s not fair to ask that we move forward on this legislation without people having the opportunity to read it and study it and talk to others about what’s in it

“but hey, we’re in control so tough sh@#. Besides, what’s fair only applies to liberals.”

Just finishing Harry’s thought.

By: Rogue Cheddar

Rogue Cheddar — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:42:10 +0000

Honey, Have you seen my glasses?

By: Weary Citizen

Weary Citizen — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:32:38 +0000

would hope, though, after we get the legislation that we can work something out to expedite the procedural matters in this”

Translation: “once you have the bill and can determine how best for us to jawbone/bribe your center left minority members, we can move quickly, behind closed doors and out of earshot of the public and the ‘extreme right wing’ members of your party, to add more $ for earmarks and for the unions, then ram this through before the public can bitch and moan about it”.

By: b-cat

b-cat — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:30:39 +0000

it’s not fair to ask that we move forward on this legislation without people having the opportunity to read it and study it and talk to others about what’s in it.

Read the bill? I didn’t know they did that in Congress.

By: MNUSMCDavid

MNUSMCDavid — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:24:34 +0000

Ok three things bad…..1. Appointment of a federal Government assignee to oversee this mess? Are you nuts?
2. Inclusions of articles and requirements for fuel efficiency and model modifications based on the Congress’ whim? Are you nuts?
3. Involvement of the Department of Energy… you do know who the designate is, don’t you? Are you nuts?
I’m just getting started. Bankruptcy now, filibuster NOW!