Samizdata quote of the day

March 09, 2004
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Samizdata quote of the day

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That's my basic rule: whatever the problem, the government's a bigger one
- Mark Steyn

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Here's one:

"Socialism is the proof of how delusional people can become when they fervently believe that they are 'doing the right thing'"

Posted by mike at March 9, 2004 04:59 PM

Or how about;

Statists deal with the rain by trying to push it back up one drop at a time while a libertarian buys an umbrella.

me.

Posted by toolkien at March 9, 2004 05:36 PM

How about this?

"Governments are bad, but the people who vote it in are even worse."

When even when the government tries to do the 'right thing'(incredibly enough)...
http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/asia/story/0,4386,239110,00.html?

The people just have to fuck it up.

*rolls eyes*

Let's face it. As long as the average IQ of humanity remains below 100, the notion of a highly limited government will just be a mirage to shoot for.

The Wobbly Guy

Posted by The Wobbly Guy at March 9, 2004 06:15 PM

"As long as the average IQ of humanity remains below 100, ...."

This reminds me of the politician who campaigned against the fact that half of his constiuents made less than the median income.

Posted by Doug Collins at March 9, 2004 06:25 PM

"What do you get for all your tax money here? Big shiny 'belastingsdienst' tax offices. They're all over the place. And lots of people on state subsidied 'permanent' sick leave, with doctor's notes from dubious doctors."

me too, yesterday

Posted by mike at March 9, 2004 06:35 PM

Our great democracies still tend to think that a stupid man is more likely to be honest than a clever man.
-- Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970)

Posted by Revolutionary Blogger at March 9, 2004 07:53 PM

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"Simple, clear purpose and principles give rise to complex intelligent behavior.

Complex rules and regulations give rise to simple stupid behavior." -- Dee Hock

Then google "Dee Hock" for fun.

Posted by Fred at March 9, 2004 07:59 PM

Revolutionary blogger: Our great democracies still tend to think that a stupid man is more likely to be honest than a clever man. -- Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970).

That is the first realistic thing I have ever read that this self-righteous, preachy twit ever said.

Posted by Verity at March 10, 2004 06:42 PM

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