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Man academia has really spoiled me when it comes to accessing world class hardware.  I feel for you gentlemen.

Depends on what you call waste.  If it protects the world from a serious credit/financial calamity, then it's worth it.  If it doesn't protect us, then certainly you would be right. None of what I just said had anything to do with the well being of these companies.  They can die when we can...

I'm not necessarily for saving these companies.  I'm for saving the economy from one hell of a wollop at the worst possible time.  IF it is even possible.

given the simplicity and portability of an IR suite, I'm starting to see that.  This should be a no-brainer.  Sadly, this example hammers your point home pretty well.

5 bucks says it would still be cheaper to merge than chapter 11.

Nope, but god damn that was quite some time ago.  It's not exactly a big piece of kit to acquire.  I know change is slow in a machine as big as the gov't or the military, but that's kinda sad. Don't even get me started on the choppers.  I'm sure you guys hear about it enough as it is.

I have no doubt that Asia, Europe and Eurasia would pick up the slack after several years, but wow, would that ever mess up the economy more than it already is in the meantime.  Big time. Currently, what's bad for the big three is bad for the rest of them.  That will eventually change of...

Seriously?  No IR detectors?  That's downright embarrassing.

And I'm like the sick pervert neighbour peeking in. Man, I really need to get that application rolling...

I'm still scratching my head in wonder at how people expect a chapter 11 to play out like they think it will. Because it won't.

It's about friggin time that people start to recognize this.  I, along with the rest of the business admin group, have been saying this for weeks.

Meph, I just spent 29hrs traveling from Colorado to Victoria.  Ruddy snow is coming down everywhere.  If that wasn't enough, I had to be seated by the most satanically-possessed toddler from hell ever observed.  I have now lost all urge to procreate.  I cannot stress how much I wanted to jump...

While I'd be all for removing all trade barriers in existence, I think we can all agree that just won't happen.  The primary purpose of a government is to protect the interests of it's citizens.  We take care of our own first (more or less anyways) before offering to help others.  So long as we...

You just brought back some very wonderful xmas memories of that place...

Been in Durango, Colorado for a vacation with a wonderful woman who has taken me back country skiing throughout Colorado, and cross country mountain biking in the famous Moab, Utah.  Life is tough.

In that case, I give props to you for reconciling the two.  Kudos.  I only wish more people thought the same way as you.

Can't say I'm surprised in the least.  I'm in Colorado for a holiday and there is a strong religious vibe all around me.

I think you misunderstood what I was trying to convey.  I already stated that the 20 companies would have to specialize their products in order to survive (which you have also aptly noticed).  Here's the problem:  even if the new auto manufacturers pick out profitable elements (as you put it)...

Let's not forget medical and education while we're at it.  Those are also essential.  I'm sure people could argue for a few more. Maybe.  You can't just substitute twenty players for three and expect the manufacturers to be secure.  These companies have different sizes, production requirements...

To be honest, the thought of ejecting with LASIK flaps is not very appealing, but I think I would have bigger worries if that ever happened. Also, I got PRK so it wouldn't be an issue.  ;)