04-02-2020, 04:27 AM
Some segments of the U.S. economy are heavily regulated
Which regulations are often written by the corporations; see also "regulatory capture".
Having run a small-business here and there, I apparently never qualified
Exactly. Corporate welfare is only available to those who need it the least.
many industries will be reshored and placed under government oversight
With careful set dressing so that it's only described in terms of "national security" (good) instead of "socialism" (bad).
A large part of the problem is people's perception. Billions for the airlines? That's an evil bailout. Everyone gets a check for $1200? That's a necessary stimulus.
Which regulations are often written by the corporations; see also "regulatory capture".
Having run a small-business here and there, I apparently never qualified
Exactly. Corporate welfare is only available to those who need it the least.
many industries will be reshored and placed under government oversight
With careful set dressing so that it's only described in terms of "national security" (good) instead of "socialism" (bad).
A large part of the problem is people's perception. Billions for the airlines? That's an evil bailout. Everyone gets a check for $1200? That's a necessary stimulus.