[skywal_l]

Wouldn't be easier for the US government to buy Intel shares rather than subsidies it? It should actually be mandatory for the government to own part of a company that is so critical to national and security interest.

[Nevermark]

And what is the purpose of that ownership?

To coerce otherwise nonprofitable behavior from Intel instead of paying for desired changes?

Shareholders and talent will flee.

[skywal_l]

There is no point in subsidising profitable behavior.