Originally Posted by
satchip
Another example of the Government picking winners in a supposedly free market. Years ago they picked US Air, now they are picking GM over Toyota, Goldmann Sachs over Lehman Brothers, and Jet Blue over us. This is a result of government not believing in Capitalism and free markets. They pick winners based on their own self interests. Free Firest World Governments is supposed to provide a level fair playing field. What we have is a Third World Banana Republic.
I agree Tuscaloser.
It makes you wonder, are we not lobbying enough? Has Delta not paid off enough people? Ever notice the best companies at lobbying are in the best shape? Microsoft was anti-lobbying until they got nailed as an abusive monopoly, now they lobby big from what I understand.
To me that is 100% bribery and extortion the likes of which are not allowed anywhere else in government. Reminds me of trying to get private jets in and out of Mexican customs.
Add the DOT to the mix and you've got cronyism and I'm sure nepotism is in there somewhere.
Buzz? Care to add your expertise?