Within the product planning teams (as well as industry analysts) at GM they have the answers already to which brands, models, options etc. have historically sold when, where and how. They also have projections going forward.

1) This process appears to be broken - many have listed the issues with too many models, too many brands, too many dealers etc.

2) So many lost opportunities to turn the industry around. Hind sight is pretty good.

3. It's very disappointing that GM and the other US Auto Brands squandered time during the crisis. To miss the great opportunity to come to Congress and to the American public through TV shows no business acumen.

4. With the historic sales (global) data, the manufacturing, material and supplier costs basic analysis can be used to create 2-3 credible go forward scenarios.

5. The bottom line:

- What is the right product mix?

- How can they become more fuel efficient?

- How can costs be driven down while few are being made?

- Unfortunately the big 3 can't seem to get this done by themselves. - Can they produce some real leadership to stand up and lead?

Where in the world is the board of directors in this whole mess. They are sleeping and should be removed, they too have no business acumen.

Ok, I fell better now.