jsmith

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Inside the minds of Microsoft's libertarians

Posted Tue, Jan 15, 11:58 a.m.

tech support?: This is from one of America's leading tech businessmen: http://blog.pmarca.com/2008/01/ron-pauls-great.html Is it possible RP's tech support is highest among people who don't value private property? The download culture?

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Inside the minds of Microsoft's libertarians

Posted Fri, Jan 11, 11:04 a.m.

Libertarianism: Government in action in one area can create better run markets in other areas. One obvious case is health care. Employer-sponsored health care leads people to stay in jobs they do not like. Government-based health insurance would improve labor mobility. Another point. Small businesses oppose government regulation, in general. ...

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Inside the minds of Microsoft's libertarians

Posted Thu, Jan 10, 5:49 p.m.

government a bug?: The incorrect assumption is, "the free market is a clean program; government is a bug." The free market, like many social institutions is useful. There are gains from trade; trade spurs innovation. It also has flaws. There is always the possiblity of market power. They are huge ...

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