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Eugene

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6. *gasp* industrial policy!?!? Free market conservatives used to yell, "Socialism! Socialism!"

Reply to Ocelot II (Reply #1)

Mon Dec 1, 2025, 10:13 PM

17 hrs ago

"... government should not pick winners and losers..."

"trust the Invisible Hand"

While this is consistent with economic nationalism, don't be surprised if the deal enriches the Slobfather personally.

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