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Many of us found Romney's brand of crony capitalism offensive and immoral. Not all, but too many of the rich "buy" special tax treatments and subsidies from Congress. Too many Republicans (and some Conservatives) are unable or unwilling to distinguish crony capitalism with free market capitalism.
“I don’t know what ‘moral grounds’ you think you’re standing on, but as far as I am concerned, what you’re saying is very immoral…”
I was an interview guest last month, and the radio talk show host was asking me about the looming fiscal cliff. In the midst of discussing how our government must cut spending, the host had noted the title of my latest book – “The Virtues Of Capitalism, A Moral Case For Free Markets” – and after a few minutes of discussion, asked “do you mind if we take a phone call, Austin?”
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Absolutely correct. The GOP was founded for the purpose of crony capitalism. Lincoln's main goal was to funnel (southern) tax money into the pockets of favored businesses -- mainly his clients.