How will Obama bribe auto industry into accepting new fuel economy standards?

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How will Obama bribe auto industry into accepting new fuel economy standards?
By: Philip Klein | Senior editorial writer Follow Him @Philipaklein | 07/05/11 12:39 PM

Last week, I wrote about the new fuel economy standards the Obama administration is preparing to propose that would effectively mandate what type of cars Americans have to drive.

The New York Times reports that the auto industry is busy pushing for handouts from the federal government in exchange for accepting new fuel standards:

    The automakers say the standard is technically achievable. But they warn that it will cost billions of dollars to develop the vehicles, and they express doubt that consumers will accept the smaller, lighter — and in some cases, more expensive — cars that result....

If bribes paid for by us don't work, shutting them down would work.

LINK - Here. Drive this paper mache' car.

[JohnnyReb]

I see it now....

Wanted 1956 Buick Special without rust in restoreable condition....OR will pay shipping cost for one from Cuba.

[DumbAss Tanker]

Well, he's pretty much got two of the Big Three by the balls already, so Ford would be pretty much on its own trying to fight it.  It looks like he doesn't need to bribe them at all, he can just go ahead and screw away.

 

[thundley4]

CAFE standards apply to the average fuel economy of the vehicles produced, right?  I can see some very expensive limited edition full-sized cars and trucks being produced.

[JohnnyReb]

Well, he's pretty much got two of the Big Three by the balls already, so Ford would be pretty much on its own trying to fight it.  It looks like he doesn't need to bribe them at all, he can just go ahead and screw away.

 

It won't effect him and his family and friends....they'll continue to drive the gas hogs(limoes) and point at others.