Why “government” is being discussed
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A bailout would be a slap in the face when the correct solution is to nationalize them. If they are too big to fail then the government gets a controlling share of equity and we…
by velcrovan · Oct 26, 2026
Heh. I knew George Lucas used plenty of historical references, but I never noticed the 19th century proto-fascist discourse on the imperial takeover. I always saw only the Bush…
by marcosdumay · Oct 26, 2026
> The engine already existed, our public library system How good one's library is depends on how well-off the operating local government is. The Imagination Library is more egal…
by overfeed · Oct 26, 2026
The government is always in conflict with the workers interests.
by rireads · Oct 26, 2026
Not unpopular enough to tank Tesla sales (like in other countries) or not be pubic enemy #1 after literally stealing America's government data. He did screw up Twitter/X en…
by johnnyanmac · Oct 26, 2026
Pro labor is when the government makes it illegal for you to switch jobs or quit.
by declan_roberts · Oct 26, 2026
Interest
Proportion of Hacker News items mentioning "government" over time.
Mentions
Total number of Hacker News items mentioning "government" over time.
A government is the system or group of people which lead a state. As such, it is responsible for directing the only entity whose use of force is socially acceptable. Governments have come in many forms, whether dominated by one person (autocracy), a small ruling class (oligarchy), or the masses (democracy). Read more on Wikipedia