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July 12, 2007
The Cat's Meow - 07/12/07: Adam Smith
The earth-shattering import of The Wealth of Nations was not its theory of economics, but instead the principle that a nation benefits from the freedom and self-interest of its citizens. When you oppose capitalism, you are opposing the right of people to make their own choices.
Respectfully submitted,
Ferdinand T. Cat
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I like your website, though i am skeptical about taking advice from a cat.
Posted by: Kyle at July 12, 2007 4:08 PM
It's an efficiency thing. It would take Bruce an hour of research to appear as smart as I do for ten minutes.
Posted by: Ferdy
at July 13, 2007 12:08 AM
Cats are smarter than humans anyway.
Posted by: Michael at July 14, 2007 2:13 AM
You are a very gifted intellect, Michael.
Posted by: Ferdy
at July 18, 2007 10:07 PM
Thank you. Great minds think alike. ;)
Posted by: Michael at July 20, 2007 2:26 AM


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