[quote=pri_dk][quote=markmax33][…]Ron Paul described the difference between Crony Capitalism and real capitalism. I never thought of it this way but he was dead on.[…][/quote]
So what did you think the difference between crony capitalism and real capitalism was before Ron Paul enlightened you?
BTW, the government was very much involved in the development of internet.
Pri: It’s no secret that Uncle Sugar plowed billions into the tech sector during the Cold War, and continues to do so. Many of the so-called “entrepeneurs” were in fact the recipients of federal funds from the Department of Defense and DARPA.
As you point out, the internet was originally ARPANET (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARPANET) and part of DARPA’s program to decentralize US communications to withstand a Soviet first strike.
As far as “crony capitalism” goes: Its been with us since the beginning. Not to condone it, but facts are facts.
