the debt created by these acquisitions is so massive, the acquiring companies inevitably look immediately toward all sorts of layoffs, causing a cannibalization of service and brand quality.

But hey, some overpaid execs get to pretend they're savvy dealmakers with a temporary stock boost

"Vote blue no matter who" is awfully quiet right now. They reach across the aisle because they actively support all the bigotry of the GOP, the ratchet theory holds true yet again.