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Old 04-20-2009, 01:02 PM   #4
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I don't...it's a silly thing to think for multiple reasons:

1: The government has increased influence over the automakers BUSINESS policies...because they loaned them money...very simple concept. I don't like it -- but that's the way it is: If you borrow money from someone, and you're not the best person with money -- said "someone" should be able to guide how you spend that money, no?

2: Despite the above; They have no control over the specific vehicles they make...let me repeat that: The Government cannot dicate what specific vehicles the car companies make. The most they can do is influence trends through standards and laws like CAFE. Even that is on a fleet-wide basis, and not individual cars. (again, not that I like it...)

3: "Socialist"...has got to be the most overplayed fear-tactic running today. Do yourself a favor and rise above such petty fear-mongering...

4: The Camaro is safe for some time to come. You don't develop a hot-selling new vehicle and then cancel it. Besides, it's majority-of-sales model gets 29mpg, the same mileage as their best-selling sedan. What logical reason is there to cancel the car?


EDIT: Also, please keep political comments to a minimum. Thanks.
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