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filtherton · 01-01-2009, 01:28 PM

At the very least, we ought to retire the myth of rational self interest.

Capitalism will never die in the US: it is our state religion. Like all religions, its failure can be used by the crafty to self validate. Notice the folk who blame the current unpleasantness on TOO MUCH regulation. Or the people who blame the failure of the big 3 automakers on unions.

If only we had let the invisible hand do its thing, they lament.

The funny thing about an invisible hand: you can never tell when it's giving you the finger.

01-01-2009, 01:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
filtherton Junkie Location: In the land of ice and snow.	At the very least, we ought to retire the myth of rational self interest. Capitalism will never die in the US: it is our state religion. Like all religions, its failure can be used by the crafty to self validate. Notice the folk who blame the current unpleasantness on TOO MUCH regulation. Or the people who blame the failure of the big 3 automakers on unions. If only we had let the invisible hand do its thing, they lament. The funny thing about an invisible hand: you can never tell when it's giving you the finger. Last edited by filtherton; 01-01-2009 at 01:32 PM..