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In response to "Oh, I don't want them to fail. I just want them to reorganize. And I agree with Will (I think) that unions are part of the problem. -- nm" by Beryllium

This is why the plane thing is not a big deal. They should have been discussing restructuring and financing issues not scoring cheap points.

Posted by VMan Nov 19 '08, 15:36

Yes, PR wise it does look bad to cry poor arriving in the company jet. However, that jet likley serves a purpose that the company feels the need to fill and is a minute cost compared to overall finances of a worldwide automaker.

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But like I said, it appears to be a symptom of a systemic issue, a recurring reason NOT to bail them out. -- nm - Beryllium Nov 19, 15:37

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This is why the plane thing is not a big deal. They should have been discussing restructuring and financing issues not scoring cheap points.

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