Oh yeah, DiDio commenting on the industry's failings is absolutely like an arsonist saying "this fire is too hot, it could get dangerous." He has plenty of proverbial blood on his hands as far the overall health and stability of the industry goes.
I've kind of wondered who could hypothetically buy DC that isn't Disney, and I can't really come up with an obvious answer from the major conglomerates. Someone would jump on it, though. The brands alone are too valuable.