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What was the downside? It was part of a loan program that made money -- and while Solyndra didn't survive, it's because solar prices plummeted in a way that's g
by elicash 8y ago
What was the downside? It was part of a loan program that made money -- and while Solyndra didn't survive, it's because solar prices plummeted in a way that's good for consumers and good for the environment.
- assblaster 8y agoIt's more an example of the government picking a winner, and the winner actually losing in the market. What if it wasn't a loan guarantee but rather a direct investment or payment by the federal government?
- elicash 8y ago> government picking a winner Bumper sticker slogans aside, seems to me like the program was quite successful and had no real downsides.