[tehjoker]

If DoD seizes the IP, the issue is they will need the cooperation of their scientists at least in the short term, if they want it to remain a fronter model. The labor angle isn't entirely guaranteed though the white collar worker has very little spine in this country.

[JumpCrisscross]

> DoD seizes the IP

Almost certainly not on the table. If Hegseth did this he’d crash the market. That’s a red line he will only cross out of stupidity.

[hackyhacky]

> That’s a red line he will only cross out of stupidity.

We've been saying this about many policies of this administration, only to be sorely disappointed.

[petersellers]

> That’s a red line he will only cross out of stupidity.

So you're saying it's highly likely then?

[SpicyLemonZest]

Like when seizing 10% of Intel crashed the market? This isn't exactly the same situation, but I really don't think it's safe to assume that this will be the issue on which the business community will grow a spine.

[UncleOxidant]

> That’s a red line he will only cross out of stupidity.

Do not underestimate Hegseth's stupidity. He's completely unqualified for the job he has and is way out of his depth. Ditto for many others in this administration.