The GM, Chrysler Federal Bailout By The Numbers [Carpocalypse Now]

Both GM and Chrysler hit the federal jackpot this morning, avoiding the wrath of the Carpocalypse for a little longer. We break down the numbers below the jump.

$13,400,000,000: The amount of money to be handed out from the Troubled Asset Relief Program in the first installment.

$4,000,000,000: The amount of the second installment of TARP funds, if needed.

$9,000,000,000: The amount of "bridge financing" Ford would like to access from non-governmental sources.

500,000: The number of electric vehicles Chrysler intends to put on the road by 2013.

102: The number of days the companies have to turn around their companies so the loans are not called in.

24: The number of new vehicle releases Chrysler promises through 2012.

0: The number of private jets Chrysler and GM are going to be buying because of a requirement.

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Four Foreign Cars Vandalized In Michigan [Carpocalypse Now]

Owners of four foreign-made cars parked in a suburban Detroit shopping center found their tires slashed and the words "Buy USA" scrawled on the windows. Merry Carpocalypse.

Four cars in the Michigan city of Woodhaven were the victims of vandalism targeted at owners of foreign-made cars, including a 2009 Toyota Camry almost certainly assembled in the company's Georgetown, Kentucky plant. Though no one has been arrested in connection with the attacks, highly circumstantial evidence points to distressed autoworkers.

First, the choice of target and the use of the words "Buy USA" gives a fairly clear indication of motive. Second, the incidents took place near a Ford stamping plant. Finally, a middle-aged man driving a red Ford Escape was reportedly seen doing the deed. Of course, it could be anyone.

This event covers stage five (jingoism) and stage three (anger) of the five emotional stages of the Carpocalypse. With prayer already covered, clearly only rioting is left.

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