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Imagine watching a football game where the refs start buying stock in one of the teams. Would you still trust the calls?

That’s what’s quietly happening in America’s markets. The U.S. government is buying ownership stakes in companies like Intel and MP Materials — calling it “strategic investment.” But when the referee becomes a player, who’s left to keep the game fair?

This isn’t about politics — it’s about principle. When power and profit sit in the same seat, justice and accountability always suffer.

The Bible warns us against that kind of concentration: “No one can serve two masters.” (Matthew 6:24)

Markets only work when trust exists. And trust only exists when the rules apply equally to everyone.

Once the referee owns the team… the game is over.

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