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Re:U.S. government takes 10% stake in Intel by rpmisms on Friday August 22, 2025 @11:22PM (#44992836)
Democrats will not walk this one back. Having a stake in a hugely important industry is valuable. Being able to directly shape Intel's path is going to be historically important.
Re:U.S. government takes 10% stake in Intel by georgeecollins on Saturday August 23, 2025 @01:35AM (#44993483)
Right because capitalism rules and socialism is for fools! Just kidding, but can we please let the phrase "free market" die?
Re:U.S. government takes 10% stake in Intel by webninja on Wednesday August 27, 2025 @10:06PM (#45047531)
During a democrat presidency, when the citizens complain about the ballooning debt and underfunded social programs like social security, I expect they will sell the stock. Not necessarily for those reasons but because Trump bought it and this was a convenient excuse.