First they wished to take over production, because they thought industry too inefficient - and the factories belonged to the state. Then others tried to take over distribution, because they thought capitalism inequitable - and income belonged to the state. Now they try to take over consumption, because we do not consume all that we can produce - and you belong to the state.Damn. Took me two thousand words to say it not as well.
The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. --Ayn Rand
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Quote of the Day - Intellectual Left edition
From Orphan Wilde (from some time ago; life's been busy lately), on the evolution of leftist thought over the last century:
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I disagree. I think yours is better. A concise paragraph is nice, but well developed ideas are A Good Thing, too.
Major pith!
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