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Bust-Up, Not Bailout

Looks like a hornets nest is getting stirred. Suddenly auto industry workers are weighing in, and rather testily in most cases. Especially the engineers. The engineers are proud that they're creating cars as complex as the space shuttle. Here's a question: Why do we need cars as complex as the space shuttle? China and India don't. And who says economies of scale prevent us from spinning off brands? Can you not think of a single way that might work? What's your solution? Now that you're approaching the government trough your thinking had better become a little more nimble, or you'll see what real anger looks like. Mr. Retired Automovtive Engineer needs to keep in mind that his career was sustained by the advance of easy credit, not brilliant market innovation. Hello! People understand the need for your fat pension about as much as they understand the need for bonuses at AIG.