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Quote: 11) Thomas Sowell on economics and politics

Quote: 11) Thomas Sowell on economics and politics

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Nov 23, 2008
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Although I don't agree with all Thomas Sowell has to say, this quote is brilliant:

The first lesson of economics is scarcity: there is never enough of anything to fully satisfy all those who want it. The first lesson of politics is to disregard the first lesson of economics

I think this quote is apt following an election. All political parties prefer to i…

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