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Tue Jan-19-10 11:26 PM
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Why Poor Countries Are Poor. (economic and social lessons for those in power in the US.) |
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The rot starts with government, but it afflicts the entire society. There's no point investing in a business because the government will not protect you against thieves. http://reason.com/archives/2006/03/01/why-poor-countries-are-poor/print
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Tue Jan-19-10 11:40 PM
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1. woo hoo....I've got negative numbers. |
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So somebody thinks continuing to bail out banks, letting them get massive bonuses without holding them accountable is a good thing? Makes me want to run right out and support the mega banks....
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Tue Jan-19-10 11:55 PM
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...it will be interesting to see how the bagger's mind control will make them forget all about the financial reforms we need in time to support a filibuster against them.
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Tue Jan-19-10 11:52 PM
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2. Very interesting read... |
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...and good insights to have in a few months when Haiti's immediate needs are met and reconstruction starts.
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Tue Jan-19-10 11:59 PM
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4. i agree. reason mag is libertarian, but a good read |
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personally, it's a must read imo. the nation, reason, and national review.
i like a diversity of opinion
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Wed Jan-20-10 12:40 AM
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6. My logic is: A diamond in a pile of shit is still a diamond. |
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I have the intellectual capacity to "wipe the shit off" and separate the good from the detritus.
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Wed Jan-20-10 12:41 AM
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