I’m in no way defending GM here, in fact I would be the last one to do so. But, here is my $.02:
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Still not as bad as the first time when the Feds went after them with B-17s.
Uh, GM WAS investigated.
It’s pretty simple. GM didn’t INTENTIONALLY make faulty ignitions. A design flaw ended up causing accidents and unfortunately deaths, which they didn’t disclose soon enough and they are finally accepting responsibility for. On the flip side, VW knowingly created a software to intentionally circumvent Clean Air laws…
Wait, wait, I got it:
Stop rolling coal, bro!
Capone went down on Tax Evasion. The NHTSA doesn’t have the power that the EPA and the DOJ does. Thems the breaks.
Because science and health are the last things on their minds until they get sick from emphysema, bronchitis, and heart disease. They then cry for help when the increased NOx emissions puts them closer to death.
“These bureaucrats” just want cleaner air for all of us. Fuck them for not creating Beijing levels of smog in America right? Fuck them for wanting to stop global warming to leave behind a world of clean energy for our children right? This hasn’t even started yet and all you can claim is “lead to probable criminal…
I’m not sure you understand the implications that 10-40 times higher than accepted NOx emissions means or what Nitrogen Oxides do to humans indirectly.
Do you want China? Because that’s how you get China.
How long do you suppose this page will stay up? Fun to read through the smug when you you know of the charade.
This is an interesting point which I’ve been thinking about all weekend. If you’re an employee of Volkswagen corporate, what do you do now? Start looking for a new job?
A billion dollar fine isn’t a serious consequence?
“What Can Volkswagen Do?”
Yes, but that was more or less proven to be sensationalist journalism, not a fault of/massive coverup by the company. This makes the Audi deal look like a cakewalk.
It sucks for the thousands of VW employees who were led to believe they were selling a good product and now their livelihoods are in jeopardy. Everyday going forward, their workday is going to suck.
Doubling down and then saying stuff like “If you don’t have the stomach for 20% swings in a stock, GTFO and go back to bonds, CDs, and Matlock.” is usually what someone says right after they either got taken to the cleaners on a stock position or lost two big hands in a row at a Casino.
Ouch. Enjoy your time in the sun.