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last1standing

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5. I'm a strong supporter of a properly regulated marketplace.

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Mon Nov 11, 2013, 09:20 PM

Nov 2013

It seems to me that those who oppose the marketplace entirely do not truly believe in what they are selling, while those who oppose reasonable regulations on the marketplace do not truly believe in what they are selling, either.

If your product or idea has value to the community it will withstand both competition and precaution.

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Are you a strong supporter of the "marketplace"? [View all] kentuck Nov 2013 OP

The invisible hand faps and having fapped moves on n/t Fumesucker Nov 2013 #1

Without regulation the 'marketplace' will do anything for profits - nt Ohio Joe Nov 2013 #2

There is no 'marketplace,' elleng Nov 2013 #3

an actual free market would be nice. but "free market" = rigged shell game. dionysus Nov 2013 #4

I'm a strong supporter of a properly regulated marketplace. last1standing Nov 2013 #5

"Properly regulated" is open to interpretation, but I agree with your premise. Throd Nov 2013 #6

As I always say, words are only so good as the intention behind them. last1standing Nov 2013 #7

No, I'm not rich enough to be a strong supporter... Deep13 Nov 2013 #8

The marketplace has its place, but it's the... TreasonousBastard Nov 2013 #9

Nope. Warren Stupidity Nov 2013 #10