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Posted: 12/9/2013 1:55:38 PM EDT
One of the many reasons i will never guy a GM again.
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2013-12-09/treasury-out-gm-105-billion-loss-claims-768-roi WASHINGTON – As the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) continues to wind down, the U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced that it has sold all of the remaining shares of General Motors (GM) common stock. “The President’s leadership in responding to the financial crisis helped stabilize the auto industry, and prevent another Great Depression. With the final sale of GM stock, this important chapter in our nation’s history is now closed,” said Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew. “The President understood that inaction could have cost the broader economy more than one million jobs, billions in lost personal savings, and significantly reduced economic production. As a result of his efforts, which built on those of the previous Administration, more than 370,000 new auto jobs have been created, and all three U.S. automakers are profitable, competitive, and growing.” Treasury has recouped a total of $39 billion from the original GM investment. To date, Treasury has recovered a total of $432.7 billion on all TARP investments - including the sale of Treasury’s shares in AIG - compared to $421.8 billion disbursed. Treasury will continue to wind down the remaining investments in a manner that balances maximizing the taxpayer’s return on investments with the speed of our exit. |
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I wish we could organize an effective way to shut off the tax payer spigot to the federal government until economic lunacy and dumbassary is abolished. But unfortunately total economic meltdown is about the only way it'll ever happen
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well, that may be what they lost on the stock in the most recent sale...
there is still the money they gave to gm before they defaulted and entered bankruptcy - 15.4 billion, …In addition, the government would extend a credit line to the new company and forgive the bulk of the $15.4 billion in emergency loans that the U.S. has already provided to GM, the source said. View Quote plus a 45.4 billion tax credit - that's right, they didn't have to pay taxes on at least 45.4 billion Now it turns out, according to documents filed with federal regulators, the revamping left the car maker with another boost as it prepares to return to the stock market. It won't have to pay $45.4 billion in taxes on future profits. View Quote and they are lying about how much the govenment is losing on gm, as they lost 9 billion when the stock ipo'ed Treasury is reducing its stake in GM through the initial share sale from 61 percent to 37 percent at minimum. It could sell more shares initially to bring down taxpayer exposure to 33 percent, depending on whether an overallotment option is exercised. View Quote Bloom said GM has done the right thing and pricing of $33 per share is a "fair deal" even though the partial sale represents a loss of roughly $9 billion on taxpayers' original investment. "We're very comfortable with the way this went," Bloom said. http://www.reuters.com/article/2010/11/18/gm-ipo-treasury-idUSN1827687520101118 edit - topic dupage but this has a link http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1566517_US_government_sells_rest_of_its_General_Motors_stock__loses__10_5_billion_on_bailout.html |
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Sickening to see the fraud foisted upon taxpayers, who are largely unaware of what happened unless they were bond holders
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What ya want to bet they GAVE the stock to China in lieu of cash on the national debt?
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People here will keep lining up to buy shit from them, and when the UAW once again helps to get another democrat elected they will be the first on here with the FBHO rhetoric.
Also don't forget the billions of dollars worth of stock gifted to the UAW. Just imagine if when all this shit went down Americans refused to continue to patronize these companies, imagine what kind of message that would have sent and where we'd be today. |
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This ^^^. Anyone who trusts anything this admin says is an idiot. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Lies. All of it. This ^^^. Anyone who trusts anything this admin says is an idiot. I bet what they did to get that ROI number was not only count GM's income, but the income of all of GM dealerships, suppliers, financiers, etc. and simply roll them into the numerator. Because, you know- all that only happened because they stole GM with tax dollars and gifted it to the UAW in exchange for political allegiance AND all of the expenses for the other entities don't count because yes we can. Shit can't end soon enough. |
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It's nice to know the Enron accountants are gainfully employed elsewhere...
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20 + year GM dealer employee here. I say Uncle Sugar has spent a hell of a lot more on a hell of a lot worse. Sorry.
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Quoted: 20 + year GM dealer employee here. I say Uncle Sugar has spent a hell of a lot more on a hell of a lot worse. Sorry. View Quote And this is the attitude of most of Americans (I'm no doubt guilty of it too). If it personally benefits me it's okay or I don't care. It's only when it's the other guy I am outraged. |
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Not going the way you hoped. Only GM product I would buy is the Trans Am, oh wait. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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20 + year GM dealer employee here. I say Uncle Sugar has spent a hell of a lot more on a hell of a lot worse. Sorry. Not going the way you hoped. Only GM product I would buy is the Trans Am, oh wait. Not going the way I hoped? Sorry I dont follow. |
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well, that may be what they lost on the stock in the most recent sale... there is still the money they gave to gm before they defaulted and entered bankruptcy - 15.4 billion, http://hotair.com/archives/2009/05/19/obama-plans-to-convert-gm-loan-into-gift/ plus a 45.4 billion tax credit - that's right, they didn't have to pay taxes on at least 45.4 billion http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052748704462704575590642149103202 and they are lying about how much the govenment is losing on gm, as they lost 9 billion when the stock ipo'ed Bloom said GM has done the right thing and pricing of $33per share is a "fair deal" even though the partial salerepresents a loss of roughly $9 billion on taxpayers' originalinvestment. "We're very comfortable with the way this went," Bloomsaid. http://www.reuters.com/article/2010/11/18/gm-ipo-treasury-idUSN1827687520101118 edit - topic dupage but this has a link http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1566517_US_government_sells_rest_of_its_General_Motors_stock__loses__10_5_billion_on_bailout.html View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
well, that may be what they lost on the stock in the most recent sale... there is still the money they gave to gm before they defaulted and entered bankruptcy - 15.4 billion, …In addition, the government would extend a credit line to the new company and forgive the bulk of the $15.4 billion in emergency loans that the U.S. has already provided to GM, the source said. plus a 45.4 billion tax credit - that's right, they didn't have to pay taxes on at least 45.4 billion Now it turns out, according to documents filed with federal regulators, the revamping left the car maker with another boost as it prepares to return to the stock market. It won't have to pay $45.4 billion in taxes on future profits. and they are lying about how much the govenment is losing on gm, as they lost 9 billion when the stock ipo'ed Treasury is reducing its stake in GM through the initialshare sale from 61 percent to 37 percent at minimum. It couldsell more shares initially to bring down taxpayer exposure to33 percent, depending on whether an overallotment option isexercised.
Bloom said GM has done the right thing and pricing of $33per share is a "fair deal" even though the partial salerepresents a loss of roughly $9 billion on taxpayers' originalinvestment. "We're very comfortable with the way this went," Bloomsaid. http://www.reuters.com/article/2010/11/18/gm-ipo-treasury-idUSN1827687520101118 edit - topic dupage but this has a link http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1566517_US_government_sells_rest_of_its_General_Motors_stock__loses__10_5_billion_on_bailout.html They're using that new math. A government should not exist to be a bank for private corporations that corporations can happily rip off for billions of taxpayer dollars. |
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Did the original bondholders get paid back?
You know, from the original company that was called, uhm....GM? |
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someone has to pay for those union benefits... and a portion of the money artificially supporting those auto workers paychecks is coming out of the pocket of Americans making less than them. |
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I love it when people say things could have been worse when our tax dollars go to help a company they like... Wasting tax dollars is bad unless it helps me... isn't that exactly what is going down with the FSA slugs???
whether it is welfare junkies or rich fat cat businessmen or middle class working folks... when the gov spends our tax dollars inappropriately... it is still bad for the country and at some point we the people are going to have to do something about it. I hope it can be a voting issue but I'm afraid it is looking like a peaceful solution is just not in the cards. |
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Quoted: 20 + year GM dealer employee here. I say Uncle Sugar has spent a hell of a lot more on a hell of a lot worse. Sorry. View Quote "Fuck you it's good for me. Sorry."
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Quoted: Not going the way I hoped? Sorry I dont follow. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: 20 + year GM dealer employee here. I say Uncle Sugar has spent a hell of a lot more on a hell of a lot worse. Sorry. Not going the way you hoped. Only GM product I would buy is the Trans Am, oh wait. Not going the way I hoped? Sorry I dont follow. |
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No - that would be unfair. They made a bad investment. Capital markets and all... View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Did the original bondholders get paid back? You know, from the original company that was called, uhm....GM? No - that would be unfair. They made a bad investment. Capital markets and all... That "deal" told me all I needed to know about just where we are as a country. There is literally nothing stopping the government from shutting down banks, confiscating accounts, enacting wage and price controls, etc... We are a market crash and depression away from emulating Venezuela. |
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That "deal" told me all I needed to know about just where we are as a country. There is literally nothing stopping the government from shutting down banks, confiscating accounts, enacting wage and price controls, etc... View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Did the original bondholders get paid back? You know, from the original company that was called, uhm....GM? No - that would be unfair. They made a bad investment. Capital markets and all... That "deal" told me all I needed to know about just where we are as a country. There is literally nothing stopping the government from shutting down banks, confiscating accounts, enacting wage and price controls, etc... Im happy you seem to have gotten the jib of my jab. |
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This here is exactly what is wrong with this country. Everyone's okay with anything that goes on as long as it benefits them. "Fuck you it's good for me. Sorry." View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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20 + year GM dealer employee here. I say Uncle Sugar has spent a hell of a lot more on a hell of a lot worse. Sorry. "Fuck you it's good for me. Sorry." Exactly what the fuck should I have done? |
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If that's how you truly feel, you sure as FUCK need to change your location and your avatar. Spits in the face of both. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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20 + year GM dealer employee here. I say Uncle Sugar has spent a hell of a lot more on a hell of a lot worse. Sorry. If that's how you truly feel, you sure as FUCK need to change your location and your avatar. Spits in the face of both. +1 Hard to claim libertarian when you support a massively socialist and illegal action by the government. |
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Yea I'm way up on my house too, I told my creditors to go fuck themselves I'm not paying them...and I still kept the house. I made out like a bandit.
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Quoted: Exactly what the fuck should I have done? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: 20 + year GM dealer employee here. I say Uncle Sugar has spent a hell of a lot more on a hell of a lot worse. Sorry. "Fuck you it's good for me. Sorry." Exactly what the fuck should I have done? For starters recognize what was wrong with it, and try not to gloat. |
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20 + year GM dealer employee here. I say Uncle Sugar has spent a hell of a lot more on a hell of a lot worse. Sorry. View Quote I disagree. I know 30 + people personally (immediate family) who won't be providing money for GM. I ridicule anyone who drives a GM publicly and loudly. GM is is a joke. Your dealership, well, that makes them a joke, too. The .gov and GM stole from shareholders. |
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Enjoy your Chevys and GMCs fuckers. You're welcome.
Yours truly Ford owners |
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For starters recognize what was wrong with it, and try not to gloat. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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20 + year GM dealer employee here. I say Uncle Sugar has spent a hell of a lot more on a hell of a lot worse. Sorry. "Fuck you it's good for me. Sorry." Exactly what the fuck should I have done? For starters recognize what was wrong with it, and try not to gloat. Who is gloating? |
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20 + year GM dealer employee here. I say Uncle Sugar has spent a hell of a lot more on a hell of a lot worse. Sorry. "Fuck you it's good for me. Sorry." Exactly what the fuck should I have done? Had some self respect? Change your avatar. |
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20 + year GM dealer employee here. I say Uncle Sugar has spent a hell of a lot more on a hell of a lot worse. Sorry. View Quote This is why the once proud USA is the laughingstock of the world. "Boo big government, except the part that puts other people's money in MY pocket..." It won't change until blood runs knee deep in the streets. |
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Quoted: If that's how you truly feel, you sure as FUCK need to change your location and your avatar. Spits in the face of both. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: 20 + year GM dealer employee here. I say Uncle Sugar has spent a hell of a lot more on a hell of a lot worse. Sorry. If that's how you truly feel, you sure as FUCK need to change your location and your avatar. Spits in the face of both. I bet he posts in FSA threads, about how greedy and selfish they are, as well. Ptooey! |
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20 + year GM dealer employee here. I say Uncle Sugar has spent a hell of a lot more on a hell of a lot worse. Sorry. "Fuck you it's good for me. Sorry." Exactly what the fuck should I have done? Had some self respect? Change your avatar. Not a chance. |
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20 + year GM dealer employee here. I say Uncle Sugar has spent a hell of a lot more on a hell of a lot worse. Sorry. "Fuck you it's good for me. Sorry." Exactly what the fuck should I have done? Had some self respect? Change your avatar. Not a chance. So self respect was not an option. Duly noted. |
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humanitarian2112- Changing a silly avatar has nothing to do with self respect. You may be taking this website a little too seriously. My question still stands. |
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Changing a silly avatar has nothing to do with self respect. You may be taking this website a little too seriously. My question still stands. View Quote You asked, "Exactly what the fuck should I have done?" I replied, "Had some self respect?" You replied, "Not a chance." What did I miss? |
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“The President’s leadership in responding to the financial crisis helped stabilize the auto industry, and prevent another Great Depression. With the final sale of GM stock, this important chapter in our nation’s history is now closed,” said Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew. “The President understood that inaction could have cost the broader economy more than one million jobs, billions in lost personal savings, and significantly reduced economic production. As a result of his efforts, which built on those of the previous Administration, more than 370,000 new auto jobs have been created, and all three U.S. automakers are profitable, competitive, and growing. View Quote Good Lord! Why do I keep envisioning a North Korean General reading this proclamation? The truth is dead in this country. TC |
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+1 Hard to claim libertarian when you support a massively socialist and illegal action by the government. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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20 + year GM dealer employee here. I say Uncle Sugar has spent a hell of a lot more on a hell of a lot worse. Sorry. If that's how you truly feel, you sure as FUCK need to change your location and your avatar. Spits in the face of both. +1 Hard to claim libertarian when you support a massively socialist and illegal action by the government. Maybe he's pro-gay marriage and pro-abortion? |
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It could sell more shares initially to bring down taxpayer exposure to 33 percent, depending on whether an overallotment option is exercised.http://goo.gl/Z3g1EF
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