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It’s official.  GM has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection and frankly, I couldn’t be happier.

Well, I could be happier.  I’d be happier if our government had not handed over $49.4 billion of our money to an industry that sat defiant in the wake of changing market demand which called for smaller vehicles with higher fuel efficiency standards.

I’d be happier if the U.S. had not given $49.4 billion to an industry employing unions which some how made the argument with a straight face that a guy pushing a broom across the floor of an auto plant was worth paying $28/hour.

I’d be happier if, in the midst of the auto industry bailouts GM had not offered six models of Hummers.  Are you fucking kidding me?

Good riddance, GM.  I hope you and your unions never return.  I’ll never buy a piece of shit, wasteful American car.