https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2008/11/08/general-woe-tors/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 08:02:16 -0400<![CDATA[In 1953, General Motors chief executive Charlie Wilson said, &#8220;for years I thought what was good for the country was good for General Motors and vice versa&#8221;.  The years have passed. Car industry watcher Robert Farago writes that &#8220;its the morning after the day of. The day General Motors admitted to the world that they don’t have enough cash to last until the end of the year. &#8221;  The first port of call for Detroit&#8217;s foundering ships was Washington, where &#8220;GM chief Rick Wagoner has been making the rounds of Congressional and Bush Administration officials to talk about the industry’s need for help &#8230; Enter President-elect Barack Obama. His first press conference included encouraging signs for the auto makers and their efforts to get government help.&#8221; According to the Deal Journal. Obama said:]]>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:21:30 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2008/11/08/general-woe-tors-n186427