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Thomas Jefferson is also one of the losers. He has been "removed a list of figures whose writings inspired revolutions in the late 18th century and 19th century
by credo 17y ago
Thomas Jefferson is also one of the losers. He has been "removed a list of figures whose writings inspired revolutions in the late 18th century and 19th century" and the article says "Jefferson is not well liked among conservatives on the board because he coined the term separation between church and state.) "
That wasn't surprising, but one new thing I learned is that some conservatives believe that "capitalism" has negative connotations
"They also replaced the word capitalism throughout their texts with the free-enterprise system.
“Let’s face it, capitalism does have a negative connotation, said one conservative member, Terri Leo. You know, ‘capitalist pig!’ "
- hga 17y agoWell, capitalism includes crony capitalism and many would say corporatism (e.g. Italian fascism (the economic part)). If you say "free-enterprise system" you make it pretty clear what you're talking about, e.g. not someone who goes to the state capital or D.C. for an earmark or law that puts his competition at a disadvantage. Adam Smith had more than a little to say about this.