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I realize that I could have phrased it better. You're totally right that there were successes, I just meant that not all of the investments panned out. But also
by skuhn 6y ago
I realize that I could have phrased it better. You're totally right that there were successes, I just meant that not all of the investments panned out. But also, that's what investing is: taking a risk.
I find it comical that it's often presented as a giant boondoggle when, as you say, the world is already greener as a result.
- larkost 6y agoBut you are still missing the point. The same program that lost many on Solyndra made the government money overall (despite losing it on Solyndra and a few others): https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/In-Gear/2016/1017/Solyndra-who-The-Energy-Department-s-loan-program-is-now-profitable https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/In-Gear/2016/1017/Solyndr...