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To: combjelly who wrote (435227)	11/17/2008 9:38:37 AM
From: i-node	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1573556

"The Republican CEO over at GM ain't much different.....of course, none of the current problems at GM is his fault." No idea whether he is a Republican or a Democrat. But he definitely bears some significant responsibility. After all, it is management who has ALLOWED the unions to effectively overthrow the management of the entire US auto industry. So, while the unions are have run their own industry into the ground, it clearly has been management who was foolish enough to allow them to do it by repeatedly giving in to demands to avoid facing strikes. Had management stood up for the company's interests instead of caving to strike pressures time and again, they wouldn't be in this fix. I think everyone recognizes it, though, and if there is a bailout the unions are going to have to make concessions.

To: combjelly who wrote (435227)	11/17/2008 7:51:38 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1573556

"The Republican CEO over at GM ain't much different.....of course, none of the current problems at GM is his fault." Not surprised. Like with Smirk, nothing is ever their fault. GM has some brilliant people working for them who understand the industry and come up with great ideas. But, the decisions being made, not so much. So, whose fault is that? Heaven forbid that it would be management... Its been their mantra for decades. That's why I get upset when people blame the unions. The buck doesn't stop with the unions; it stops with mgmt......except no one has held them accountable for any length of time. Its always the unions. Too easy.