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The flaws of the EU's asymmetric approach to imbalances | 132 comments (132 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)
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I don't have a quarrel with the transition town movement. I think they are necessary. I just don't personally have the temperament for (small-'c') community life.

Economics is politics by other means
by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Wed Jul 20th, 2011 at 12:54:43 PM EST
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Re: Self-censorship (none / 0)
This whole discussion stinks of "either-or" mentality somewhat pervasive in western thought. Most of it is essentially a non-discussion about things we agree. Say

  1. There are different approaches to the current problems

  2. Some people have different inclinations

I am just stating that:

  1. This is great work, but refers to a certain kind of approach. A certain kind of speech, a certain kind of audience.

  2. It deserves being encouraged.

  3. I personally do not believe that it will bear fruit.

  4. Points 2 and 3 ARE NOT inconsistent. A single minded approach is much less resilient that a "large-span" approach.

  5. People should do what they are most comfortable with. If it is writing LTEs to the FT, so be it!

I guess my final point is: if I am correct (big if), then there are other avenues you might try without failing into despair. ;)
by cagatacos on Thu Jul 21st, 2011 at 07:25:55 AM EST
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Re: Self-censorship (none / 1)
  1. I don't think this discussion "stinks";

  2. I don't think you were misunderstood.
by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Thu Jul 21st, 2011 at 11:09:30 AM EST
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The flaws of the EU's asymmetric approach to imbalances | 132 comments (132 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)
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