Originally posted by Da Geezer
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I think one of the great errors in conservative thinking is the assumption that free markets and capitalism go together. In truth there is a natural tension between the two. Capitalists don't want free markets. It doesn't take long to come up with enough examples to see that it's true. The next discussion, if you accept that, is the extent to which regulation can be limited to ensuring a level playing field. As with anything, success is a matter of degree. Nothing involving humans is going to be perfect.
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