Reply #5: I wonder if GM's military contract work is an issue in this?

[Dover]

I've read that they do a big business with the military, so might their demise (and Republican resistance to a bailout) be tied to competition for contracts? A long shot, but might be
interesting to dig into that a bit.

Personally, I think we ought to take advantage of this moment to decentralize this industry, or rather diversify it and inspire/reward entrepreneurs and innovators in this area.