Trump’s Intel deal, with more to come, putting government on a roller-coaster ride with business

The federal government is now Intel’s largest shareholder.

President Trump has taken a 10% stake in the American chipmaker, which has brought stinging criticism from old-line conservatives who generally support him.

Trump insists it’s a great deal, and that there are more waiting in the wings.

Excuse me, how exactly does this differ from socialism?

TRUMP SAYS INTEL HAS AGREED TO GIVE THE US A 10% STAKE IN THE COMPANY

If socialism is taking over the means of production for the greater good of society, that sounds like a succinct summary of the socialist movement – as is done in such countries as China and Russia.

If Barack Obama had done this, there would be endless hours of programmin...