God fucking damn anyone who thinks that the only alternative to selfish, unblunted capitalism is Eastern Bloc "socialism," who thinks that any amelioration to the market will automatically lead to Big Brother
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So I'm home for my sister's wedding, which happened yesterday - Congratulations, Jackie and Steve! - and other than the joys of the event itself, everything I've been saying to my parents just goes over their heads, like everytime I discuss politics or history or anything other than what they are interested in, everytime I explain the debates on
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