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[–] Barbarian@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Maybe the shares could go to a sovereign wealth fund with staff employed to try and maximize the value of the fund over the long term?

That makes sense if you have a balanced government budget or a surplus. But if you are running a deficit, you want cash.

[–] JasonDJ@lemmy.zip 1 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago)

Maybe congress gets voting shares...essentially making "the American people" a part-owner of the company. All companies.