Neoliberalism - what is it?
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NY Times article by Stanley Fish.[^]. "What I’ve learned (and what some readers of this column no doubt already knew) is that neoliberalism is a pejorative way of referring to a set of economic/political policies based on a strong faith in the beneficent effects of free markets." Is Stan a neoliberal?
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NY Times article by Stanley Fish.[^]. "What I’ve learned (and what some readers of this column no doubt already knew) is that neoliberalism is a pejorative way of referring to a set of economic/political policies based on a strong faith in the beneficent effects of free markets." Is Stan a neoliberal?
73Zeppelin wrote:
Is Stan a neoliberal?
No, I'm a classical liberal, with the exception that I do not endorse the radical versions of individual sovereignty that are frequently associated with it (as I believe that any civil society must ultimately be based upon some form of moral authority which dictates to the state rather than being dictated by the state). For example, I have no issue at all with the state being able to control pollution or provide for the general welfare, etc.
Chaining ourselves to the moral high ground does not make us good guys. Aside from making us easy targets, it merely makes us idiotic prisoners of our own self loathing.
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73Zeppelin wrote:
Is Stan a neoliberal?
No, I'm a classical liberal, with the exception that I do not endorse the radical versions of individual sovereignty that are frequently associated with it (as I believe that any civil society must ultimately be based upon some form of moral authority which dictates to the state rather than being dictated by the state). For example, I have no issue at all with the state being able to control pollution or provide for the general welfare, etc.
Chaining ourselves to the moral high ground does not make us good guys. Aside from making us easy targets, it merely makes us idiotic prisoners of our own self loathing.
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Stan Shannon wrote:
liberal
Thought that was something of a dirty word in American politics!
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Stan Shannon wrote:
liberal
Thought that was something of a dirty word in American politics!
Richard A. Abbott wrote:
Thought that was something of a dirty word in American politics!
That's why all the true believers call themselves "progressives." It's like being "Pro-Choice," instead of "Pro-Abortion;" it sounds so much better on TV.
Jon Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface Algoraphobia: An exaggerated fear of the outside world rooted in the belief that one might spontaneously combust due to global warming.
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Richard A. Abbott wrote:
Thought that was something of a dirty word in American politics!
That's why all the true believers call themselves "progressives." It's like being "Pro-Choice," instead of "Pro-Abortion;" it sounds so much better on TV.
Jon Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface Algoraphobia: An exaggerated fear of the outside world rooted in the belief that one might spontaneously combust due to global warming.
What's a gressive?
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What's a gressive?
Brady Kelly wrote:
What's a gressive
Your approach to programming. ;)
Jon Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface Algoraphobia: An exaggerated fear of the outside world rooted in the belief that one might spontaneously combust due to global warming.