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well, last I checked the only reason both the auto industry and AIG aren't in bankruptcy if through the intervention of the US government.

Posted by znufrii Mar 17 '09, 12:13

I'm just curious if there is any basis for the double standard other than the economic stature of the individuals affected, blue-collar workers versus white-collar executives.

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- okay, that makes sense. - znufrii Mar 17, 12:20 2
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    - bah! you've just been too blinded from the glare of my Obama doll to notice. -- nm - znufrii Mar 17, 12:30
Different bargaining positions. Execs with more options and more short term money on the table might rather take their chances in the job market and - pmb Mar 17, 12:15

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well, last I checked the only reason both the auto industry and AIG aren't in bankruptcy if through the intervention of the US government.

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