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		lionhearted on Aug 19, 2010 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Is Greece entering a Death Spiral? > The welfare programs in Germany have worked for some time (started around 1900, IIRC). I'd say Germany 1900 to 1950 is a pretty compelling argument against government authority and managing of the economy and welfare of the people.

Robin_Message on Aug 19, 2010 [–]

And the US 1950–2000 has been a great argument for government authority and leaving the economy to the rich and welfare to chance? </sarcasm>

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