11-17-2006, 05:06 AM | #1 |
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R.I.P. Milton Friedman
One of the great economic minds of the the twentieth century. His book "Free to CHoose" had a HUGE impact on me politically. People forget that in the mid-20th century, socialism was king and people were talking as if capitalism was outmoded and on the way out. Because of guys like him and Hayek, and the power of their arguments, liberals had to become (or at least had to pretend they were) capitalists again.
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11-17-2006, 04:53 PM | #3 |
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yes, people don't appreciate how rightward the country has gone. True liberalism isn't even discussed anymore by the democrats.
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UNcle MIlty transcends political sniping. His theories on Monetary Supply policy were roundly booed by the keynesian crowd but were largely adopted, at least operationally, by the Fed and have been quite successful. He was a great thinker.
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That is a bummer to hear. He along with Ayn Rand and Alan Greenspan are people's whose ideas really have influenced me. So long Uncle Miltie
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Not sure what he did to be banished with all the radicals, but I felt sorry for him because he was a free-market guy who had to take alot of crap from the pony-tailed losers. Anyway, just another reason to hate the U. Communists. |
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The filmstrip series of the same title that he produced for use in LDS seminary courses was also amazing. I often got to be the guy who advanced the filmstrip at the sound of the beep. I can still sing the theme song.... "I'm free to choose, to win or lose, no matter who......" |
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Althouigh detracting from the somber memorial service, Steel's post was LOL funny.
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