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by techobo on June 1st, 2009
Ripped off. Don't owners usually get the chance to make decisions? Also, I don't remember OKing this acquisition. I don't like it when people spend my money without asking me first.
by Sodahead on June 2nd, 2009
In fact I feel a little looser in the rear end.
by albert nonymous "A" nonymous for short. on June 2nd, 2009
Nauseous
by Wide Awake @ has closing date woo hoo on June 1st, 2009
Like sucking on a lemon - or several factories of lemons, in fact.
by techobo on June 2nd, 2009
Wealthier! oh wait...
by techobo on June 2nd, 2009
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by SaulofNazareth on June 2nd, 2009
Awesomelingly Awesome!
When did GM bonds become junk status?
by Answerbag Staff on July 10th, 2010
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what happened to the money gm made over the past 10 years? why cant they pay off their debts with the money they made over the past 10 years
by Gohith_S on June 11th, 2011
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How many people does GM employ?
by Answerbag Staff on June 27th, 2010
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What did gm pay in taxes for 2007?
by Answerbag Staff on June 14th, 2010
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how much did gm make over the last 11 years estimate
by Gohith_S on June 11th, 2011
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That's why we have representative government. We put people in place to make such decisions for us. And, if you don't like the decision, you know to whom to complain.
You probably didn't get asked before the Iraq invasion either, did you?
by Wide Awake @ has closing date woo hoo on June 1st, 2009
Fair enough, and luckily the party I voted for in here Canada decided not to go. The party that is currently in power is not who I voted for.
While I understand your post, and recognize that my first answer is more of a gut reaction than constructive, I'll say this; just because I vote for someone, it doesn't mean that I agree with everything they do. My votes usually go to candidates who's platform most closely matches my views. They will never perfectly align. And I think this is the case with pretty much everyone.
In regards to the original question, my government has very close ties with the American government. We are the US's largest trading partner and form a symbiotic relationship. Unfortunately the situation with GM is one that I strongly disagree with. And I'm not sure my government had much choice in going along with it.
It should also be noted that I am an Obama fan. haha go figure. Thanks for sparking a conversation Phoenix. It's a nice change of pace here on AB. :)
by techobo on June 1st, 2009
Um... you're not even a U.S. citizen?? So that means you aren't a GM part-owner. How can you feel ripped off about something that doesn't involve you?
by HasntBeen on June 2nd, 2009
Because the Canadian government is also bailing out the automotive sector...
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It might be advantageous for you to read some international news before making remarks like that.
by techobo on June 2nd, 2009
The Canadian government is bailing General Motors? I missed that one. Link please.
by HasntBeen on June 2nd, 2009
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/gm-faces-high-stakes-high-costs-and-high-hopes/article1164148/
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/12/20/canada.auto.bailout/index.html
by techobo on June 2nd, 2009
Ok, you're right! Thanks for the correction.
by HasntBeen on June 2nd, 2009
You're more than welcome.
by techobo on June 2nd, 2009
I agree
by Piano Player on June 2nd, 2009