New Detroit bailout plan

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Little touchy aren't we? Sorry, but I still feel the way I feel. The unions, who aren't the entire problem, are a big part of the problem. They have not made nearly enough concessions. The problem is the contracts were shit from the beginning. But, since the UAW basically stomps their feet like a spoiled child when they don't get their way, what could the automakers do? Nothing, they have to give in due to ridiculous union policies. Then, they put out subpar products built by people with little to no pride in their work. Yes, this is a generalization, but really what motivation do these people really have? None. If they get layed off, they still get 100% of their pay until their contract runs out. What bullshit is that? Doesn't happen in the real world, only the fantasy world of the unions.

And as far as retirement and health care. Don't even get me started. How much do you pay for healthcare? How much do you pay for retirement? I know I pay about 30% of my income for both. These asshats get 100% of both paid for. God forbid they have to use any part of their ridiculous union salaries to pay for the things the rest of the country has to.

Again, I know the union is not 100% to blame. But when some of these automakers are starting out 3 BILLION in the hole due to the unions you have to say enough is enough. The ONLY reason the unions are willing to make any concessions at all is because they see the gravy train coming to an end. And now the automakers have the upper hand for once.