Somebody has got to have the ultimate authority to keep the business afloat and that responsibility requires strong authority.
The difference between a business and government is that a business "theoretically" absorbs the risks of failure -- which is precisely why businesses try to game the system by working closely with government and protecting their monopolies or quasi-monopolies.
Look at how Warren Buffet protects his empire by making deals with Obama.
The ancient Babylonians had a wise philosophy: the architect of a bridge must have his home under the bridge -- to establish responsibility.
keep our conversation in mind as Trump attempts to govern.