From GM to Chevron to oblivion


	From GM to Chevron to oblivion

aklimento

2-9-2009 8:28 AM

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car battery, electric car, hybrid, monopolism, competition, stagnation, depression, recession

aklimento says:

Can we perceive the ugly face of monopoly in this small example? Do we have the power to defend small business from influence of corporations? Can it be the main cause of today's crisis? Unlimited greed is simply cannot result in any other outcome.

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