George W. Bush “..
would back demands
for an auto industry
bailout if Democrats
support the stalled
‘free trade’ deal with
Colombia.“
– Tabacco to Bush:
DROP DEAD!
ECONOMIC
COMPROMISE
UNACCEPTABLE!
Tabacco: Many years ago, George’s father, George H. W. Bush, told New York to “Drop Dead!” I think those same sentiments are applicable to the son.

If the shoe were reversed, and President Obama offered to trade Detroit for an FTA, Bush would wait it out! He would deny Detroit because automakers are not a GOP Favorite.
GOP Presidents do NOT represent ALL THE PEOPLE, but only their CHOSEN FEW! Why would McCain think he could win Michigan! Why would working people ever vote Republican!

http://www.democracynow.org/2008/11/11/headlines
Bush Links Auto Industry Bailout to Colombia Trade Bill
Bush said he would back demands for an auto industry bailout if Democrats support the stalled “free trade” deal with Colombia. Congressional Democrats have held up the deal over human rights concerns. Obama cited the repeated killings of Colombian union leaders during his final debate with John McCain last month. Democrats want to use some of the $700 billion in bailout money for major car companies like General Motors. GM’s stock price has fallen to its lowest level in sixty years. The Democratic plan would give car companies up to $50 billion in taxpayer money. Neither Obama nor President Bush took questions after the meeting. Speaking at the G20 summit in Brazil, US Treasury Under Secretary David McCormick said the Bush administration is cooperating with the transition to an Obama White House.
US Treasury Under Secretary David McCormick: “The administration has been in touch with the Obama—President-elect Obama’s team, as well, and there’s an openness to making sure that he’s very much up to speed on what will be discussed, and may or may not participate depending on the interest of the President-elect.”
Admin Boosts AIG Bailout by $40B
In corporate bailout news, the Bush administration unveiled a new plan Monday to inject more money into the insurance giant American International Group. AIG will receive an additional $40 billion, bringing its taxpayer tab to $150 billion so far. The new plan also gives AIG more time to pay back the loan at a lower rate.
Fannie Mae Posts $29B Loss
Meanwhile, the national mortgage giant Fannie Mae has reported a $29 billion third-quarter loss. Fannie Mae executives say they may seek another round of federal bailout money before the end of the year.
Fed Refuses to List Banks Drawing $2T in Federal Loans
A new controversy has erupted over the Bush administration’s refusal to identify banks on the receiving end of almost $2 trillion in taxpayer loans. The Bloomberg news company has sued the Federal Reserve to release a list of borrowing banks and the troubled assets they’re putting up as collateral. The Fed says it won’t release the list to avoid financial panic. The bank loans have come outside of the $700 billion Wall Street bailout package and don’t require congressional approval. The loans were made under the auspices of eleven different government programs. Eight of them have been created in the past fifteen months.
Pentagon Advisory Group: Military Budget “Not Sustainable”
A senior military advisory group is warning President-elect Obama the Pentagon’s budget is “not sustainable” and should be scaled back. According to the Boston Globe, the Defense Business Board has told Obama to cut expensive and obsolete weapons programs to focus on other priorities. An internal briefing says, “Business as usual is no longer an option”. A recent Government Accountability Office report found cost increases in the Pentagon’s ninety-five largest weapons programs went nearly $300 billion over initial estimates.
Judge OKs Lawsuit for White House Emails
Back in the United States, a federal judge has ruled a lawsuit seeking the release of Bush administration email records can proceed. On Monday, US District Judge Henry Kennedy rejected White House efforts to have the case dismissed. The Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington and the National Security Archive have filed suit over what they say are millions of missing White House email messages that should be on the public record.
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Tabacco: For the past 3 years, I have been repeating the obvious – the members of the Bush administration are thieves, liars and murderers. They are, in effect, the 21st century version of La Cosa Nostra!
The “Culture of Corruption” applies mainly to individual malfeasance. I refer to a pervasive Conspiracy among the Leaders of Big Business and our Political Leaders, mainly but not exclusively Republicans. Big Money flows into Democrats’ pockets too! Switching back and forth between Republicans and Democrats or backing a 3rd Party – in and of itself is pointless; the first option is ridiculous and the second is foolish.
When attempting to correct bad situations, bad people or bad legislation, you must do 4 things:
Tabacco: I consider myself both a funnel and a filter. I funnel information, not readily available on the Mass Media, which is ignored and/or suppressed. I filter out the irrelevancies and trivialities to save both the time and effort of my Readers and bring consternation to the enemies of Truth & Fairness! When you read Tabacco, if you don’t learn something NEW, I’ve wasted your time.
In 1981's 'Body Heat', Kathleen Turner said, "Knowledge is power".

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AMERICA IS TRIVIAL! One more instance of IMAGE over SUBSTANCE!
Look for what is missing, not for what's included:
After 8 years, George W. Bush finally did "something" to benefit the "Rest
of Us"! He has decided to give auto industry (GM & Chrysler) "Bridge
Loans". Does anybody out there believe it was accidental or just "good
fortune" that $15 Billions of that 1st half $350 Billion Wall Street
Bailout are still in Paulson's mitts? No, they retained it on purpose,
realizing it would be needed by auto industry. And Bush gave Paulson that
figure! So long as all $350 Billion were gone by January 20, 2009, it is a
fait accompli!