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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 08:18 AM
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Question HD bailout?

OK this is a poll to see IF Harley needed a bailout and it was up to you what would be your vote and why?

Think 1st before voting....
 
Old Jan 13, 2010 | 08:34 AM
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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NO!!! because I would not vote yes for any of the bailouts. In my option these companies made "BILLIONS" and should of saved for a rainy day, no one has stepped up to bail me out!
 
Old Jan 13, 2010 | 08:42 AM
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What he said
 
Old Jan 13, 2010 | 08:44 AM
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As a business owner, bailouts are pure BS!
 
Old Jan 13, 2010 | 08:59 AM
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No bailouts for anybody or any company.

Sink or swim.

No more money confiscated, under threat of law or violence, from one citizen to be given to another who didn't earn it or work for it.
 
Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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I'm not for any of the bailouts, and most economists say they should have just let them go through bankruptcy and regroup. However, if I would vote for any bailout, Harley would be way ahead of the banks on my list.
 
Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:05 AM
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Not for a company that makes, for the most part, a luxury item.
 

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No bail outs! It's either none or all! It's not fair to bail out a select few and let others go under.
 
Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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Would you really want the government in control of HD? The EPA and the “We know what’s best for you” environmentalists would have a field day.
 



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