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Hi All! This is just a clean-up post. When I have time to delve, I may offer more substance. I have been called on a couple of things which I wish to clarify: By Left Elitism I don't mean to imply wealth and/or over-education. I define it more as a "I Know What's Best for the Unwashed Masses" attitude. Or, "Government is best for solving social and economic problems." Capitalism is the great equalizer. An unfortunate way of stating what I meant, which would be more accurate if I were to say capitalism is the greatest democratizer and prosperity engine extant and has worked everywhere it has been tried. I know that many hate to hear this, but a rising tide DOES raise all boats, certainly not in equal proportion, but as far as opportunity to prosper and the general living standard of the US is something I wouldn't trade. And don't start bringing up the homogeneous, small countries like Switzerland and Luxemborg, etc. who may come out higher on the scale, but have alot less "diversity" to deal with. Well maybe this was a mess-up post after all. Shouldn't shoot from the hip, but isn't that what you lefties like about Dean? ;-) Cheers and Happy New Year! PK Falcon Heights _____________________________________________ NEW ADDRESS FOR LIST: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, modify subscription, or get your password - visit: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/stpaul Archive Address: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/private/stpaul/ _____________________________________________ For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract
