Posted by Sigismund on April 18, 2008, at 14:18:27
In reply to Re: 'The invisible hand', posted by antiserial on April 18, 2008, at 12:12:39
It might be interesting to compare the values of someone like Adam Smith with the values current in the ruling circles of our countries.
('Values'? I wonder if it's a weasel word, actually.)
He opposed slavery, I think.
I just imagine (or want to believe?) that there has been some kind of decline and that we are in the hands of people that it is uncivil to describe further, given my abilities.
Although sometimes a decent election result can start to head things in a better direction.
Any opinions?
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