1- At first I supported a bailout of the auto industry. There are just too many jobs tied to the sector to let it fail. I have since changed my stance however. There are two main reasons for the failure of Ford, GM, and Chrysler. The first is the bad management decisions to ignore high fuel mileage cars. Had they focused on this segment, they would not be doing as bad as they are now. So blame management first. Second is the auto unions. If these companies cannot compete with foreign auto makers in the cost to assemble a car, than they will always be at a disadvantage before the cars are even made. Unions are not a bad thing but their goal is to get as much as possible, not to balance things out and simply keep them fair. They have the best intentions with the worst execution.
2- The Fairness Doctrine. I cannot say it enough, this is the worst idea ever. Now I have tried listening the Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity and even that idiot Schnitt. I disagree with all three almost 80% of the time. But at the same time they have their audience. If they are successful than I am happy for them. If there is no fan base for liberal talk radio than so be it. Do not try and force shows people don’t want to listen to. The Fairness Doctrine is the complete opposite democracy.
3- Do not take the Secratary of State post Hillary. I can agree that you would be perfect for it however we have a bigger need for you and that is the position of Senate Majority Leader. This role would let you guide this country and shape its policies like no one else except the President himself. I have given up on Harry Reid a long time ago. He seems like a nice guy but there is just no more confidence in him to lead the chamber. So once again, please please please HIllary do not take the Secretary of State position. We need you as our Senate Majority Leader!!
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This post was written by The Moderate One on November 19, 2008
