Bless the Few Americans that Stand for America vs the UAW

20081219 Bless the Few Americans that Stand for America vs the UAW
Larry Cudlow is in the disappearing crowd that stands for America. Steve Leisman seems to be on CNBC 24/7; and few talk louder, longer, and with less real information. Leisman is a total idiot part of the time; and severally controlled by the UAW the rest of the time. Yes, the automakers are suffering along with the rest of the economy –duhhhhh. There are plenty of businesses suffering and going bankrupt and firing employees that WILL NOT get any gov money to keep them going. But, the power of the UAW to control Washington was overwhelming and gov gave in; and the Obama change team will soon be shoveling more money in to keep the gold plated union health and other benefits running along. The idea of Bush giving money to the UAW without any deadline to come to parity with other car manufacturers in the US (who are making a profit without gov money in spite of the economic conditions) is just plain anti-American.
 For those that say zillions of jobs would have been lost:  Jobs should be lost. This is a business. A car is the last thing someone will buy when money is short. If you are not selling cars; you need to cut jobs. But GM can’t cut jobs without paying close to full wage and benefits and health care; -which is different than the rest of the car industry anywhere in the world. The fear tactic used by the UAW was a lie to get what they want –nothing new here. I would love for American car makers to compete and make great cars; but the UAW control of our spineless politicians has killed America’s ability to compete with any other carmaker in the world without tax money to support UAW benefits.
jayR