[Mr. Lucky]

You can't possibly believe that your friends in the UAW tried to reopen their contract but were prevented by a lack of time. They and management have known for a long time that the fossilized structure of the Big Three was no longer sustainable. They chose not to address the problem so that the crisis thereby resulting would compel Uncle Sam to screw over the productive economy to let them off the hook.

[bronxboy]

There was no attempt to reopen the contract. The GOP caucus merely demanded this-knowing it would not be possible. What people don’t understand is that this - as it was worded- could have included legacy as well in these wages. Perhaps you have hear of contractual law? When you sign a contract, you can not break it at will. As for the productive economy...I don’t what you are referring to after listening to the financial news this morning...doesn’t seem to be one. We are in deep trouble-adding millions more to the unemployment roles would be incredibly stupid.

It’s a shame the Senate GOP played politics with our nation in one of its darkest hours. I don’t know if I can vote for them anymore. I held my nose and worked for and voted for McCain. But, I am questioning whether they are fit to lead now. It may be third party for me.