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Forum : Quotes : The idea that capitalism -- in the 'unknown ideal' sense of ... The idea that capitalism -- in the 'unknown ideal' sense of which Rand spoke -- lends itself to pull-peddling and corporate welfare, is pure, and total, nostrum. This myth needs to be exploded, if ever folks are to gain a correct and productive idea of the inherent benevolence of capitalism. The conflation of centralized initiation of force ("subsidies," "regulations," and bailouts for bad investments) with capitalism is the pivotal issue at hand. This wrong-headed view must be countered by correct epistemology and ethics. It must not continue to infect the minds of the masses. Edward D. Thompson http://rebirthofreason.com/Articles/Thompson/What_Were_Up_Against_Critique_of_a_Contemporary_College_Text.shtml
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