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Normblog Profiles Fausta

Posted on | April 2, 2010 | 6 Comments

by Smitty

How can you do anything but admire the lady?

What philosophical thesis do you think it most important to disseminate? > The moral benefits of capitalism.
What philosophical thesis do you think it most important to combat? > Communism in all its incarnations.
Can you name a work of non-fiction which has had a major and lasting influence on how you think about the world? > Free to Choose by Milton Friedman. A simple, clear book on the benefits of capitalism and individual responsibility.
Who are your political heroes? > Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee.

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Category: Fausta

Comments

6 Responses to “Normblog Profiles Fausta”

  1. Indentured Servant Girl
    April 3rd, 2010 @ 1:39 am

    She lost me at Lincoln–how can one place that tyrant on the same footing as Lee? Washington and Lee yes? Lincoln and Lee sounds schizo.

  2. Indentured Servant Girl
    April 2nd, 2010 @ 8:39 pm

    She lost me at Lincoln–how can one place that tyrant on the same footing as Lee? Washington and Lee yes? Lincoln and Lee sounds schizo.

  3. smitty
    April 3rd, 2010 @ 1:43 am

    @ISG,
    She’s got a blog–ask.

  4. smitty
    April 2nd, 2010 @ 8:43 pm

    @ISG,
    She’s got a blog–ask.

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    April 2nd, 2010 @ 10:08 pm

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