Now I Want One

I used to hate these bumper stickers.

Now I want one.

Visiting with business-owner and otherwise conservative clients these past few days, I have found a consistent level of puzzlement at best – ire more often – with President Bush’s move to override Congress, a GOP filibuster, and public opinion with his move this week to issue a bailout for GM and Chrysler in the waning days of his Presidency.

Why, Mr. President, Why?

To divide the GOP even further?

…exit the White House on a positive note (one that resonates only with other liberals)?

Use it or lose it? Did George Bush feel the need to spend his last dollar of political capital?

Conservatives are more pissed off with Bush than ever before.

Ford says “No Thanks.” Henry would be proud.

Cerberus, Chrysler’s privately-held owner says “You first”, Mr. and Mrs. Taxpayer.

Cerberus Capital Management…said Friday that it would put $2 billion from Chrysler Financial into the automaker’s operations after being granted a $4 billion government loan.

Cerberus…previously resisted making further investments in Chrysler, citing its obligations to its investors (who must not be taxpayers?-JR). But Friday, after the government announced emergency loans for Chrysler and General Motors, Cerberus relented.

“In connection with the loan to be provided by Treasury, Cerberus has agreed to utilize the first $2 billion of proceeds from Chrysler Financial to backstop the loan allocated to Chrysler automotive,” the firm said in statement.

As for General Motors, Chapter 11 is the best and inevitable option – the only way to force true restructuring of the nation’s largest automaker.

As for you George, Don’t let the door hitcha’.