But I thought GM was 'financially hurting'?!

[808 Vibes]

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[Beer Belly]

I don't know why these companies got a bail-out. They been making money hand over fist for years and they're telling us they didn't have any saved for rough times?That's ridiculous that they all of a sudden now have money to waste on "cosmetic upgrades" to their buildings. Pisses me off to think that tax payers money went to them when they didn't even need it.

[03VibeOttawa]

It hurts my brain to think we live in a society where people are willing to pay more for a vehicle because the dealership has oak-panelled walls, limestone floors and plush leather chairs. Lots of people suck, big time.

[Kincaid]

I'm an insurance adjuster. Once we were domiciled in the offices of our parent company, and insurance broker to save costs. We were moved from a run of the mill office building to the 35th floor of a tower with a big ol' glass and wood conference room right off the reception area. Beautiful view. Hard to settle a claim in person when the claimant walks in and sees that view and you sit them down in the conference room to talk.

[jake75]

Aside from the people owning GM stocks and bonds who lost money, those of us who saved for our rainy day and/or retirement are now lucky to get just 1% interest on that money instead of a normal (but not excessive) 5%. These rates are being kept artificially low by the govt. to bail out big business. And the govt. loses too - that interest was taxable. So when I earned $10,000 interest a year, the feds got $2,500 of it. Now that earns $2,000. I am out $8,000, Uncle Sam is out $2,000, and Jamie Dimon and his friends smile all the way to their banks.