Domestic bliss

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Looks like it is going to be a sad Christmas for domestic automakers because Congress has rejected the bailout they say they need to stay afloat. The United Auto Workers (UAW) are refusing to make the huge concessions that Congress wants. I have mixed feelings about this in that I am very much pro-union, but still feel the UAW has to give up some long fought for benefits, including wages. This big "screw you" from our elected leaders to the auto industry is not a pretty thing in that Congress is one of the most over-paid and and over-benefited jobs on the face of the earth. By not making concessions, the UAW may be committing suicide.

The companies are now hoping Bush will take some of the money from the Wall Street giveaway and help them keep some manufacturing jobs in America. Good luck with that! If Bush were to do so, it would be the first wise thing he has done while in federal office. George the Savior! Makes tears come to my eyes ...

Ford says they can hang on for a while, but General Motors and Chrysler say they can't. If GM and Chrysler fails, Ford most likely will also because they use a lot of the same parts suppliers and vendors, and these smaller companies will be facing their own bankruptcy if they lose big contracts.

This can be fixed! Some people are going to have to be a bit less greedy, but that in itself will be difficult. Ever since the early 1980's when Reagonomics taught us that greed is good, people don't know how to sacrifice.
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Our rain event was supposed to turn into a 3" snow event by this morning, but as I write this at 7:30am, there is no snow and the sky looks partly clear. Sunday is supposed to be a decent day weather-wise, so I may be able to get out for some shooting. Damn; I miss the Escape.
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Today is another shot day. I will hitch a ride with Carolyn when she goes to Sam's Club. At least I can get away from home for a little while. Tomorrow Carolyn has to clean a rental house for a guy she knows, so I will be stuck here all day.