Chrysler Dealers Battling Closure


	Chrysler Dealers Battling Closure

Eaglewings

5-20-2009 2:45 AM

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chrysler, automobiles, bankruptcy, obama, union, car dealers association, car dealers, auto sales

Eaglewings says:

According to this report it would appear that Chrysler is interested in cutting the costs of doing business by cutting off those who actually BUY THEIR Cars, but not those who sit home collecting benefits and not producing cars.

Something is definitely out of whack in our society. What has happened to the United States? Why are we constantly punishing achievers and rewarding non-achievers?

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