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   New York Libertarians to rbowman   
   Re: The centrally planned economy is a b   
   10 Nov 19 12:57:24   
   
   From: wernerhetzner@gmail.com   
      
   On Sunday, November 10, 2019 at 3:19:38 PM UTC-5, rbowman wrote:   
   > On 11/09/2019 01:25 PM, New York Libertarians wrote:   
   > > There are many variables, abilities and qualities. The point is 'equality'   
   is a un-achievable goal.   
   >   
   > I will agree to that. That was one of the more unfortunate clauses in   
   > the foundational documents of the US.   
   >   
   >   
   >   
   > >> When does the transition from following a war chief proven in battle or   
   > >> supporting a village elder with the wisdom of years to coercion, however   
   > >> well masked, come?   
   > > When the cost of following is perceived to outweigh the benefits.   
   >   
   > One does not get to choose after being thrown into a social system. The   
   > only question is how plush the glove over the iron fist is.   
      
   There is always a choice. It can span from passionate allegiance to   
   indifference and even revolt.   
      
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