http://cafehayek.com/2010/07/monopoly-privilege-agents-are-skilled-at-verbal-legerdemain.html

Monopoly-Privilege Agents are Skilled at Verbal Legerdemain by Don Boudreaux on July 24, 2010

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Translation: “Ambassador Ron Kirk is committed to holding the interests of American consumers hostage to the interests of American corporations and labor unions. He is tough in his determination to ensure that any trade deals struck on his watch will shield politically powerful U.S. producers from the competitive consequences of free consumer choice.”

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The Gooferment is not our friend. It’s has its own agenda. That’s rewarding those who put money in the pockets of politicians and bureaucrats. Can anyone explain price controls — ceilings or floors — that benefits “We, The People”?

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