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To: Mr Ramsbotham
Brilliant economist. However, few Americans would agree with his libertarian take on politics.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." -Manuel II Paleologus

36 posted on 11/16/2006 9:32:04 AM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
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To: goldstategop
"However, few Americans would agree with his libertarian take on politics."

Nonsense. He was a small gov't advocate -- a stance that most Americans heartily embraced when they (twice) elected Ronald Reagan by overwhelming majorities.

Your statement might apply to Murray Rothbard, but not Milton Friedman.

64 posted on 11/16/2006 9:40:04 AM PST by Mr. Mojo
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To: goldstategop
Brilliant economist. However, few Americans would agree with his libertarian take on politics.

More's the pity. The road to hell is paved with "good intentions". The country is drowning in them.

83 posted on 11/16/2006 9:48:15 AM PST by Unknown Pundit (I really do post with a paper bag over my head.)
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To: goldstategop
"Brilliant economist. However, few Americans would agree with his libertarian take on politics."

Only the smartest few

209 posted on 11/16/2006 5:47:47 PM PST by muir_redwoods (Free Sirhan Sirhan, after all, the bastard who killed Mary Jo Kopechne is walking around free)
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