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Because it is a satire on the subject of huge bailouts of questionable companies.

David F Mayer — 2/2/2009 5:57:36 PM (archived)

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New Candidate for Federal Bailout. This company has been severely hurt - David F Mayer - 2/2/2009 3:10:15 AM
- heh... - Jody - 2/2/2009 3:12:01 PM
- Why not? After all, the Democrats are making an offer the taxpayers can't refuse. (n/t) - The Silent Majority - 2/2/2009 3:37:01 AM
  - You noisy conservatives... - Lindy - 2/2/2009 5:09:50 AM
    - "DFM, your suggestion is absurd." No? Really? I would never have guessed that. (n/t) - David F Mayer - 2/2/2009 1:57:37 PM
      - Then why is it on Current Events? - Lindy - 2/2/2009 3:44:57 PM
        
        Because it is a satire on the subject of huge bailouts of questionable companies. (n/t) - David F Mayer - 2/2/2009 5:57:36 PM
        
        Some people don't seem to understand the concept of satire. (n/t) - Lee - 2/3/2009 12:08:13 AM
    - "DFM, your suggestion is absurd. " Wasn't it supposed to be? - RobVG - 2/2/2009 6:12:17 AM
      - They're looking more and more like sore winners every day. (n/t) - TSM - 2/3/2009 9:36:03 AM

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