So, it looks a deal for a bailout of the Big 3 (Big 2½) auto makers is near, and once again, the Democrats have folded like a bunch of overcooked broccoli, agreeing to take the money from the fuel economy program that Congress had passed earlier.

Yeah, like you have to go and make nice to the lamest duck in the White House in my lifetime.

This is stupid, standing up to Bush and His Evil Minions^™ is not only the right thing morally, but it is a win politically.

The UAW is involved in all this too, but they are showing more backbone than the Dems, demanding a significant equity stake, and possibly a seat on the board of directors, for any concessions.