Monday, November 10, 2008

Again with the Economy?

Today, I was perusing Google News and noticed several stories about the economy. During this economic downturn, this is a common finding. However, I noticed that another company was getting bailed out...for the SECOND time???? Honestly...what the hell is going on? Every large company is going out of business, filing for bankruptcy, or 'running low on cash'. What happens to you when you 'run low on cash'? Do you get a huge government bailout? The best you can do is apply for welfare (which you may or may not qualify for, depending on your salary). Yet the government is continuing a 'let's look out for the big guy' mentality. What does AIG/bill collectors say to those who don't pay them? Fuck you, pay me. Lost your job? Fuck you, pay me. Wife dying of cancer and medical bills piling up? Fuck you, pay me. Maybe it is time for the American people to wake up and say, "Hey big business, fuck you, pay us!".

We need to start a grassroots movement or petition to support bailouts for citizens and not corporations. If America is built on the backs of its citizens, then its time to give the citizens some support!

UPDATE
Here is a news article answering some (but not all) of the questions one may have regarding the auto company bailout. My problem is still with the accountability of the big 3 auto companies. Where will the bailout money go? What types of constraints will we place on our money?

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