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Maxism, Maximization, Maximalism, Marxism or Maxwell Smart?

Posted by: Quincunx on October 29, 1999 at 19:52:05:

In Reply to: Maxism is based upon reason. posted by DonS on October 29, 1999 at 01:19:59:

: Don: When you don't have an argument, generalize!

Qx: Which you've done quite well with your pronouncements on Grenada and Central America.

DS: I'm fully aware that reason can't solve all of our problems. It does work well for specific problems, say getting men to the moon,

Qx: Yes, that dumb prestige project.

DS: or increasing the productivity of a farm,

Qx: Monsanto and other multinationals generally like that idea also.

DS: or improving the quality of medical care.

Qx: How about those HMOs eh?

Don: Maxism is based upon reason. Poorly thought out and flawed reason, but reason nontheless.

Qx: Please tell us about this "Maxism". I would love to read your take on this issue.

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McSpotlight: Qx, we really don't encourage nitpicking on spelling; everyone makes typos from time to time...



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