Will the "Detroit Three" survive

This week has seen the "Detroit Three," who used to be called the "Big Three," begging Congress to save their bacon. Yet, the CEO's scoot down to Washington in their big corporate jets, live a life of luxury and expect US (you and me) to pick up the tab!

My first response is not only NO but HELL NO! I look at how the heads of HUGE companies in other countries (like Japan) have cut their salaries (I'm thinking here of the CEO of Japan Airlines 'JAL') and others so that their companies can survive. Plus, it sets one heck of an example to all the companies that provide the myriad component parts and assemblies that make up an airliner and to all the companies involved in keeping an airline running!

The next thing that fries my bacon is how the UNIONS have really stuck their hands out for a lot more than I see as a fair share. There was a time... when Unions were really necessary. And there still may be some use for them... but all those HIGH paid executives can also take a HUGE cut in pay if they want me in THEIR corner. Otherwise, I say tell the UNIONS to "Take a hike!"

Here's how I SEE the unions...

You may disagree but I believe the cartoonist nailed this one right on the head!

We'll see, in the coming days, whether our money is given away or not. I, for one, hope that it does NOT happen!

Hypermiling with Dave... in a 20 year old car!

Oh yes, my car always (even in the city) gets more than 30 miles per gallon...