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Old 06-05-2009, 05:09 PM   #1 (permalink)
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So exactly WHO is running GM?

Those Mass. senators sure know their way around cars.


Congressman Prevents GM Plant Closure


by Robert S. Siegel on June 5, 2009

I have to admire Congressman Barney Frank. He must have a gift for persuasion and negotiation skills. ABC News of Newport RI reports that Frank was able to issue a statement this week announcing that he had convinced GM CEO Fritz Henderson to reconsider closing a parts distribution center. GM announced earlier in the week that the plant that employs 80 people in Norton, Massachusetts would be closed. GM called Frank Thursday to tell him they now plan to keep the plant open for an additional 14 months.

How was Frank able to convince GM to keep the plant open? We know that Congress is not going to use undue influence on GM now that they have a controlling interest in the company. After all, it was none other than President Obama that said, They (GM) — and not the government — will call the shots and make the decisions about how…..

So how did Frank do it? Like I said, he must have a gift for the art of persuasion.

The UAW has announced that it is very appreciative of Frank’s help, according to blogger Doug Ross.

Congratulations Congressman Frank!
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Old 06-05-2009, 05:39 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Probably had Fannie and Freddie lean on them.
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well, if WHO is running GM then I guess we can look forward to the return of the boxy design - but hell, those police boxes will be able to go anywhere...
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Those Mass. senators sure know their way around cars.


Congressman Prevents GM Plant Closure


by Robert S. Siegel on June 5, 2009

I have to admire Congressman Barney Frank. He must have a gift for persuasion and negotiation skills. ABC News of Newport RI reports that Frank was able to issue a statement this week announcing that he had convinced GM CEO Fritz Henderson to reconsider closing a parts distribution center. GM announced earlier in the week that the plant that employs 80 people in Norton, Massachusetts would be closed. GM called Frank Thursday to tell him they now plan to keep the plant open for an additional 14 months.

How was Frank able to convince GM to keep the plant open? We know that Congress is not going to use undue influence on GM now that they have a controlling interest in the company. After all, it was none other than President Obama that said, They (GM) — and not the government — will call the shots and make the decisions about how…..

So how did Frank do it? Like I said, he must have a gift for the art of persuasion.

The UAW has announced that it is very appreciative of Frank’s help, according to blogger Doug Ross.

Congratulations Congressman Frank!


Barney Frank knows what men want and how to please a man who wants something, this thread just seems like a lot of jealousy from the OP........
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Drew, you seem to be able to tap in to the inner workings of a Gay man's soul, I am sure you would be high on Shane's wanted man list if Davey was not around.......
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Barney Frank knows what men want and how to please a man who wants something, this thread just seems like a lot of jealousy from the OP........
Who needs a gay man in Congress when we already have a hot lesbian Senator?


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In your lunchs with DP, has he ever mentioned her and her partner's personal habits?


You haven't seem Jay hanging around in Maryland standing around the bushes with an 8mm camera held inconspicuously, have you?
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