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To: Oeconomicus who wrote (28531)2/6/2005 4:12:30 PM
From: Lazarus_Long  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 90947
 
False dichotomy.

"A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until a majority of voters discover that they can vote themselves largess out of the public treasury."
Alexander Tytler



To: Oeconomicus who wrote (28531)2/6/2005 4:48:54 PM
From: Alan Smithee  Respond to of 90947
 
"aye"

Argh, matey! Are we pretending to be pirates or legislators?


No. She just got done watching Sponge Bob Squarepants before posting.



To: Oeconomicus who wrote (28531)2/6/2005 11:34:57 PM
From: Lady Lurksalot  Respond to of 90947
 
R.D., "Argh, matey! Are we pretending to be pirates or legislators? Or is that a false dichotomy? ;-)"
You mean there's a difference? <g> - Holly