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In what was deemed as the last saving grace to save Detroit’s auto industry, the auto bailout is history as talks for dramatic salary increases to be in line with Japan’s auto industry had the United Auto Makers refuse the deal. So with that part of the auto bailout play layout unaccounted for, the Senate rejected the bailout plan, failing to acquire the 60 required votes to approve the financial aid to Chrysler and General Motors.

So with this development, the future of these two giant car manufacturers of Detroit are looking grimmer. They have declared that they could be weeks from closing shop, leaving Ford which did not request for financial assistance at this time but may soon follow their footsteps if business does not pick up.

In the end, the doom of the U.S. auto industry may be pointed towards the greedy and selfish desires of their labor and manpower resources, something that will surely be monumental. But they are not entirely to blame. They have to work to survive and the drastic cuts in wages seem to be too much for them as the cost of living for these people needs to be satisfied.

But don’t close the door just yet. We saw the same scenario before when the financial bailout was being made. Expect a new round of auto bailout talks since the U.S. is surely not going to allow their auto industry to just drop dead.

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It was announced that the U.S. government is in its final stages of perhaps providing a $15 billion proposal to save Detroit’s car industry and avoid the collapse of these three automakers. General Motors and Chrysler are the ones in dire need of financial assistance to avoid bankruptcy while Ford just has not yet pushed the panic button and just wants some assistance just in case business does not pick up.

As far as the financial assistance that is being given, it shall be taken out of the taxpayers’ money. But hold on. Isn’t that fund the same as what the laid off employees were being deducted off when they were connected with some of these companies? The big three have cut off thousands of workers and while that did not draw much attention it looks ironic that they will be the ones who technically rescue these automakers and allow the millionaires survive for another day.

Prioritizing the economy’s state and the businesses that evolve around it is understandable. But what has the government have in store for the laid off workers who are now facing problems as far as surviving in the financial part of their lives?

The scenario does indeed look weird. A lot of people are in need of help. But as of now, it seems that the millionaires are getting the aid over the not so fortunate ones. Are we sure the owners of these large auto companies are really in need of help or just don’t want to infuse money to their companies so that they can invest it somewhere else.

These are some things you should ponder on folks. Business is still a dirty game and the wealthy know how to play it wisely.

The bailout is designed to allow GM and Chrysler to avert threatened bankruptcy through March with short-term loans. Ford Motor Co is not requesting immediate help but would like a line of credit in case its finances worsen.

Lawmakers fear if automakers collapse, it would deepen the U.S. recession. But many say market forces, not a government saddled with a record deficit, should determine their fate.

There also is reluctance to provide another federal rescue in the wake of the voter backlash against Congress for its passage of a $700 billion bailout for Wall Street in October.

At the same time, many argue that if Congress provided relief for millionaires in the U.S. financial industry, it should also help blue-collar autoworkers facing unemployment.

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For most businesses, when something goes wrong in the course of business operations for profit, expect marketing to carry the burden of taking the blame. Such is the same issue right now for the big three automobile manufacturers of Detroit, Chevrolet, Chrysler and Ford. Their much celebrated losses and impending financial catastrophe has been blamed on their marketing strategies and not there actual car quality.

These three car manufacturers have been around and car enthusiasts don’t really need to own one to understand how good these vehicles are. They are a universal brand that has gained popularity and while many never saw this coming, it is apparent that at least two of them are clinging on to dear life in the corporate world.

The times are tough but that does not mean you cannot adjust towards the market trends. Good marketers know how to manipulate in business and apparently this is something that is being hit by most business critics.

It makes you wonder why the marketing people were not included in the axed jobs by these companies.

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After officially being adjudged the 44th President of the United States of America, Barack Obama’s true colors have finally been revealed. He has had a mapped out plan from the start and mind you, unless you are in a country where the U.S. will benefit, consider yourselves in trouble.

Countries in Asia are not in the prime list. They are actually second on his agenda. Among the main countries that Obama has talked to are the ones who he will have certain itineraries, most notably helping lift the economy of the U.S. back on its feet like France, the United Kingdom and so on. As for the rest? No one knows what his real intent is.

The Philippines is far from the list. Not that I am siding with controversial Philippine President Gloria-Macapagal Arroyo but it seems that Obama knows that the Philippines will only ask for aid and help from them. Apparently at the moment, the U.S. would rather save it for their own countrymen which is understandable. But is that fair? Isn’t that discriminating? You can just imagine one of his ignorant staff could have asked: “Where is the Philippines?”

Well, we have to wait and see in 2010. But from the things that are happening now, it doesn’t look good. I hate to say it but it looks like the motto of Obama right now is if you don’t have anything to offer, you are the least of my problems.

“I think [an Obama-Arroyo] meeting is unlikely because the president-elect, as I understand it, is not yet meeting with foreign leaders. He is busy assembling his Cabinet,” the US ambassador said.

The sidelining of the Arroyo call gave a glimpse of the importance of the Philippines to the United States at a moment of change of administration.

It is clear that the Philippines stands on the outer perimeter of US concerns in world affairs.

The first telephone conversations reveal the Philippines is not within the charmed circles of the Obama administration. It is a leper outside looking in.

It is imperative that Manila should rearrange its priorities vis-à-vis Washington. Obama is not our friend.

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New incoming U.S. President Barack Obama has his work cut out for him. Barack Obama officially become the first black President of the United States and also the 44th president overall.

Why does he have his work cut out for him? Well considering that this is perhaps the bad time to be placed into power, his first order of business is business. With a faltering economy, Obama needs to map out plans to help assist and save the US economy despite the various measures undertaken by the previous administration and finance groups. This is one of the worst scenarios the US has ever been and everyone is having a hard time.

He has contingency plans based on his aggressive campaigning in the past months. Now the people are waiting to see if he is indeed good as he says he is. All eyes will be on him but he has 74 days to plan it all out and then commence his plan for the country.

With the win, it puts a lid on all discrimination issues such as on whether the “U.S. is ready for a Black President”. Basing it on the votes, it looks like the U.S. is ready for Obama but is Obama ready for them!

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“The American people have spoken and they have spoken clearly,” said McCain. “A little while ago, I had the honor of calling Senator Barack Obama to congratulate him on being elected the next president of the country that we both love.”

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