The Auto Task Force is making decisions about the future of auto dealerships behind closed doors. They are not explaining why they demand that profitable Chrysler dealerships be closed next week. It makes no sense to anyone with an gram of brain matter. Statistical analysis shows that what party an dealer donated to in the last election cycle has a lot to do with who’s being made to close and who stays open.

One way to get to the bottom of this would be for the media to demand all papers, e-mail and other correspondence from the Auto Task Force, and not to take no for an answer. But will they do that? Don’t hold your breath. They don’t want to upset their god.