“They (the emperors) frequently abused their power arbitrarily to deprive their subjects of property or of life: their tyranny was extremely onerous to the few, but it did not reach the greater number; .. But it would seem that if despotism were to be established amongst the democratic nations of our days it might assume a different character; it would be more extensive and more mild, it would degrade men without tormenting them.” Alexis de Tocqueville
I know this is a little late, but I just came across this quote from Ayn Rand:
“Thanksgiving is a typically American holiday…The lavish meal is a symbol of the fact that abundant consumption is the result and reward of production.”
Only Rand can put capitalism in this kind of perspective.
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You should read her defense of Christmas. :-)
Comment by KipEsquire — November 27, 2006 @ 2:35 pm