re: Privatization?

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re: Privatization?

TB — 5/30/2009 4:11:04 AM (archived)

One problem I have around here is trying to explain that this isn't about free-market capitalism any more than loaded dice and marked cards is about real gambling. This is "privatization" like the California energy fiasco was about "deregulation."

Don't forget to check out the connecting link, with the Morgan Stanley connections.

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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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