#111419 - 05/15/0912:27 AMRe: Libertarianism Makes You Stupid
[Re: Allen Owen]
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And, I might add, Allen, I think most of the Austrian School economists are "free-market" ideologues with no concept of reality - that is, with little to contribute to a reasoned discussion. It seems obvious to virtually anyone who thinks - which clearly includes yourself - that some kind of "mixed" economy is required in a functioning society. It is the balance of the mix that is important, and as you note, purists of virtually every stripe are counterproductive.
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