Re: John Kenneth Galbraith takes the Great Society to 10-3-39

James Schrumpf wrote:
Quiet, Jeff Davis <jd_home@xxxxxxxxxx> -- I'm transmitting rage.


James Schrumpf wrote:

Quiet, Jeff Davis <jd_home@xxxxxxxxxx> -- I'm transmitting rage.



stephenj wrote:


Kokopeli wrote:



"The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest
exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior
moral justification for selfishness."


what is "selfish" about not wanting to pay high taxes for social
welfare programs?



What's "self"ish about grinding the bones of widows and orphans to
make fill for your driveway?



I'd say that sums up the level of maturity and reasonableness of both
sides pretty well

Important moral calibration information. Thanks.



Hm. Let's see: do we actually pay taxes for social welfare programs?

Yes.

Does Kokopeli grind the bones of widows and orphans to make fill for his driveway?

No.

Important _reality_ calibration information. You're welcome.


You made a few bloopers.

First, the two posts were questions, not statements. They solicited information.
Second, you missed the point of both questions.
Third, you decided that grim and humorless was how you wanted to spend Sunday morning.
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