They pursued the American dream, and globalization has swept over them.

"We don't count our money. We are giving it away. Yeah giving it away." Psychedelic Furs, "Forever Now."

"They pursued the American dream, and globalization has swept over them," he said. "They are extremely angry, and they look at me. I understand it, and I forgive it." But Miller said he is speaking "basic truths" about the impact of globalization on the wages and living standards of American autoworkers. "Well, people don't want to hear it," he said.
--- Robert S. "Steve" Miller, Chairman, Delphi Corporation

From the article, "Delphi defends big pay cuts: Chairman will 'do what it takes' to restructure, expects UAW to agree to reductions before contract is voided" in the Detroit News about the Delphi bankruptcy filing. (Delphi is the since spun-off parts division of General Motors.)

Welding cars with robots.