welfare (thread turned into Y.a. neos v paleos argument)

[Colin]

Corporate, though political is damn close. Political welfare could at least theoretically be used to even the playing field, though of course usually it isn't. Corporate welfare on the other hand goes against free market principles and gives certain companies advantages they shouldn't have over their competitors, and often it's to companies that don't even need it.

As usual, John, you are absolutely right. I completely agree with your thoughts on this issue.