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> The point is that greed is dependable and stable. If you can depend on something that won't ruin the economy or society That statement shows exactly why "lib
by Florin_Andrei 15y ago
> The point is that greed is dependable and stable. If you can depend on something that won't ruin the economy or society
That statement shows exactly why "libertarianism" and all associated doctrines are built on a solid foundation of ignorance of human nature. There's nothing you could argue, really, when the other party is not even aware of the basic axioms.
- iwwr 15y agoJust in this context of a political system, having a self-interested politician is less dangerous than having an idealistic one. Mind you, there are good and bad idealists, but their impact is greater; and since politicians generally are negative, it's better their impact be restrained at least by that narrow sentiment.