[sefarkas]

You would rather the government provide these products? The problem is the government creates a regulatory environment in which only very large corporations can afford to comply while at the same time fulfilling all market demands.

[ClearCase_guy]

As we watch government take over the entire healthcare industry, we should note the nature of these "10 Corporations that control nearly everything". They are overwhelmingly involved in food production.

Obama has made a number of moves (often revolving around fear of Climate Change) which extend federal control over land and food production.

With just a few companies (10), if the government decides to nationalize food production, it wouldn't be hard. Regulations consolidate economic activity in the hands of a few, then legislation allows the government full control of what has been consolidated.

We are watching this play out right now, just not (yet) with the big food companies.

[Nuc 1.1]

Correct. In the olden days of feudalism, the monarch granted individuals charters for large business endeavors. Financial success bred loyalty to the monarch. We do a similar thing today with regulation. History continuously repeats itself.