Capt. JG wrote:
 "Marty"  wrote in message 
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 Capt. JG wrote:
 "Dave"  wrote in message 
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 On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:56:24 -0500,  said:
 I'd prefer they let the big three land where they may, and bailout the
 auto industry itself by helping some of the many startups who are
 trying to develop and bring to market cars that will be the envy of
 the world.
 As to the first part, sounds like you're on the right side of the issue. 
 But
 if the big 3 were out of the picture would these other companies not be 
 able
 to raise capital in the private market?
 Who are these companies? I haven't seen anything about them.
 Well, I have two friends who just bought Teslas. One actually got to 
 drive it from the factory to the paint shop.
 Really, really neat cars!  I have to wonder how they'd work out when it's 
 twenty below and there's a foot of snow on the road. gr
 Cheers
 Martin
 
 
 I guess they'll find out when they take them to Tahoe come winter. In any 
 case, I'm hoping for a test drive. :-)
 
Lucky bugger,,,now that's the car Bob should buy if he's serious about 
his drive and his environmental friendliness.  Great status too, he 
could brag for months about the deal he got...
Cheers
Martin