Is a local GM dealership in, lets say, Flagstaff, AZ--that you agree was saved--a small business? A simple Yes or Yes will suffice.
I understand you hate the guy and he could cure cancer and you'd still hate him; do you give the man any credit at all...for anything...ever? Are you that closed minded?
Yeah, I didn't think an answer would be forthcoming.
The mechanics, sales people, porters, customer service reps etc...at the dealership have never been in a union hall in their lives and have no intent to go there. The diner next door where they eat egg salad sandwiches for lunch and scrambled eggs for breakfast is also a small business. Lets say the 20-30 people at the dealership visit Jane's Diner 30 times a month--someone from the dealership eats there every day in other words. Well, the bailout kept the dealership afloat--oreo agrees--and thereby keeps Jane getting those 30 orders. The waitress at Janes who couldn't find the union hall in Flagstaff with a map and a flashlight, supplements her income with tips from the GM dealership employees.
The radio stations where the GM dealership advertises didn't have to replace their sales revenue with another comapny's.
The local business that washes their uniforms didn't lose their contract with the dealership.
The sales taxes on the cars go toward funding the local libraries, hospitals, schools, and that monstrosity of a government as well.
Its not a far-fetched scenario people. This is eco-*******-nomics 101.
I don't care if you agree with me or not on that; just be honest and admit the auto bailout worked in a great many cases just like the one above.
At least try to be honest...is it that hard?