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  • noun Scottish economist who advocated private enterprise and free trade (1723-1790)

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  • myself, i will just stick with what i have observed since reaching the age of reason, this is class struggle as defined by karl marx 150 years ago. don't like marx? how about a bit of adam smith?

    Crooks and Liars Brad Reed 2011

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