RE: STATE-OF-THE-WORLD: An apology

From: Lee Corbin (lcorbin@tsoft.com)
Date: Sat Jun 29 2002 - 13:57:18 MDT


Eugen writes

> Let's say I claim I can outperform the market. The folks babbling about
> the invisible hand are just smoking crack, don't listen to them. Because
> the market is really stupid and blind, and, surely, we rational people can
> do better. Let's make plans, in, say, 5-year increments, by a centralized
> instance.

Hmm. That's a nice idea! You could call it a "Five Year Plan".
Has a nice ring.

> Clearly you'll agree with me that is obviously superior to how things are
> being done now?

Yes, indeed: how could so many fine minds fail to come up with a
better system than dungy old capitalism with its numerous flaws
and inequalities?

> Surely, you won't argue with me that this the best possible world
> outcome for humanity? [Yes, yes!] I know it for certain. You should
> really trust me, because I have spoken to Carl.

Uh, sorry, we spell His name with a "K" (as in Karl), here
in the Homeland---(you know, Amerika).

This is the best news ever, Eugen! Finally we have someone
who can channel Karl. Thanks for stepping forward.

Lee



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