That's essentially what "privatization" means. Look at drugs.

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Bowser — 5/30/2009 3:22:58 PM (archived)

The Feds pay for the research, trials, and then give it to private companies.

Or infrastructure. The Feds pay for it, give it to private companies.

Doesn't hold with the DoD, however. Privatization there means guaranteeing clients and huge profits without oversight.

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Privatization - the answer to municipal problems. - Bowser - 5/30/2009 3:57:22 AM
- So the city gets $$ to tide them over but no future revenue. - Eri - 5/30/2009 11:29:32 PM
- Do I have to draw you a map? - a related case study. - ER - 5/30/2009 6:42:07 PM
  - The other side of the coin - TB - 5/30/2009 7:59:10 PM
- The problem is, they got a monopoly on a limited resource. - alcaray - 5/30/2009 7:53:22 AM
  - That's essentially what "privatization" means. Look at drugs. - Bowser - 5/30/2009 3:22:58 PM
    - Not true, and I'm tired of documenting it over and over again. (n/t) - TB - 5/30/2009 4:11:01 PM
      - Sorta reminds one of the tobacco propaganda, doesn't it. - Bowser - 5/30/2009 6:09:50 PM
- re: Privatization? - TB - 5/30/2009 4:11:04 AM
  - I'm glad you are aware of the distinction... - ER - 5/30/2009 1:32:48 PM
    - re: I'm glad you are aware of the distinction... - TB - 5/30/2009 4:42:21 PM

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