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To: TimF who wrote (36855)9/10/2009 12:50:25 AM
From: RMF  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 71588
 
Why can't a government act as a capitalist BUYER of something?

How about National Defense? Our "government" can't get competitive bids for tanks, missiles, bullets, guns, etc.?

Is our government a "monopsony" (whatever the heck that is) when it is buying defense goods?

Can't our government get a good deal on ANYTHING even if we buy MORE of it than anybody else?