I am all for allowing the marketplace to operate without government interference. However, I am all for government influence int he marketplace. The difference is this: interference is socialism or ownership while influence would be considered common sense regulation or good government spending (such as the stimulus bill).
When government gives money to a private firm (after intensive bidding for such funds on the part of said firms) to complete a project such as roads, healthcare, high-speed rail, etc. I am completely for it. The government provides directly a stimulating effect while simultaneously disavowing any attempt to interfere after the money is delegated. Republicans need to realize this difference and stop stating that the stimulus was socialism - it isn't! The stimulus has not created any public ownership of these companies to which the moneys have (or will) be awarded.
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