"One of the methods used by statists to destroy capitalism... " - Ayn Rand - Galt's Gulch

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"One of the methods used by statists to destroy capitalism... " - Ayn Rand

Posted by GaltsGulch 7 years, 10 months ago to The Gulch: General

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"One of the methods used by statists to destroy capitalism consists in establishing controls that tie a given industry hand and foot, making it unable to solve its problems, then declaring that freedom has failed and stronger controls are necessary." - Ayn Rand

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Posted by blarman 7 years, 10 months ago

Yup. A free economy is one unfettered by government controls. It's why the Founders relied on import taxes on goods to fund the federal government and why income taxes and corporate taxes are one step towards statism.

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  Posted by Enyway 7 years, 10 months ago
  
  Ronald Reagan coined what he called the nine most terrifying words in the English language.
  They are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."
  
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    Posted by blarman 7 years, 10 months ago
    
    One of the best statements of all time - especially considering the position of the quoter. There will never be another quite like Reagan - unfortunately for us.
    
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  Posted by edweaver 7 years, 10 months ago
  
  One large step for government, one giant leap for Statism. :)
  
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Posted by coaldigger 7 years, 10 months ago

Mankind left to its own devices will commit some ugly errors but if allowed, they will self correct. Government intervention, even when done with the best intentions, always creates unintended consequences.

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