I think you guys are missing the point. The purpose of GM isn't to make cars or even a profit. - - The purpose is to employ all those execs and union members (especially the union members because they represent far more votes). - - - Hmmm, maybe they outta do the same thing as with the postal service or the state depts of motor vehicles - - just make a law requring everyone to buy their cars. That would appeal to the dictorial tendencies of many in government.