If Republican Party teahadists had their way, we'd have nothing but pain and misery. Instead, we have this:
Chrysler to Invest $600 Million in Illinois Plant
DETROIT—Chrysler Group LLC will spend $600 million to upgrade production at its Illinois assembly plant, bringing the auto maker's total announced U.S. investment to $2.1 billion since its exit from bankruptcy court last year.
The company will use the funds to build a body shop and install new machines at the Belvidere assembly plant to support the production of future models in 2012. The plant is home to the Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot and Dodge Caliber.
Isn't this a better way to go than letting America fail?