is it no surprise that companies might want to slim down their operations amidst higher manufacturing costs? >> neil: to say, the fact that gm was a bailed out company after the meltdown, you would hope they would be aware of these issues as to not repeat the sin. >> it's interesting. i feel like the bailout, which should never have happened, let's be clear that if gm had allowed to go bankrupt, it would still exist today. it would have better owners with a better clue about how to run a car company. it could be toyota. it could be honda. who knows. i think we need to separate it from this. the bailout happen, it was a mistake, but at this point gm has got to do it it's best for its shareholders. many think about companies, it's a sign of progress in the sense that they are gradually able to produce more and more with fewer and fewer labor inputs. some will say that, let's remember, businesses aren't in business as charities. try to get funding for your idea