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Old 11-15-2008, 01:49 AM  
Paul Markham
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Originally Posted by Darkland View Post
But sadly it is a sign of our times... No one claims responsibilty for themselves anymore and would rather ask for a hand out instead of trying to make sacrifices.

General Motors CEO Richard Wagoner:
"In 2007, Wagoner took home $14,415,914, a 41% raise over 2006."

That is just one guy, $14.5 million in one year... Yeah, they really need a bail out. But of course once again when they fail the fat cats will run off with the money and the poor workers will be left in the lurch.
The free market in reality. The year before his company goes bankrupt this guy gets paid $14.5 million and a rise of 41% over the previous year. Got to love the free market working. Plus the trickle down effect.

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Originally Posted by baddog View Post
What is your opinion on welfare?
With the numbers of people losing jobs, welfare in inevitable. Do you really want 3 million people on the soup line in the US in 2008/9? How many own guns.

What ever choice is made on the bail out the tax payer will pay.
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