Automakers get their money, Stalin rejoices

The amount: 13.4 billion, with the opportunity for an additional 4 billion in February.

The reasoning: "To avoid a disorderly bankruptcy." "To avoid further economic collapse." "Insert random fear mongering tactic here."

The conditions: Must prove to be financially viable by March or the loans are called back to the Treasury. Must cut executive compensation. Absolutely nothing so far about any Union compromises.

The stakes: More wasted taxpayer dollars via an unconstitutional doling out of money.

The dictators: George Bush, with Hank Paulson now assuming the role of car czar. He'll use his expertise in auto manufacturing to tell them how to build better cars.

The victims: The Constitution. The Senate and the legislative branch (completely sidestepped). The American people (being continuously looted and lied to).

The winners: The global elite. The Union cartels and their respective mob bosses.

Another sad day for America. I want my Republic back.