Re: NACLA on RCTV

[Jim Devine <jdevine03@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 6/6/07, michael a. lebowitz <mlebowit@xxxxxx> wrote:
> Go to your copy of BIN, Jim--- where I note that, of course, all
> other things equal, stuff like price controls do generate effects
> like shortage. Of course, as I point out, when you are trying to
> build a socialist society, all other things AREN'T equal; ie., the
> state can intervene by expanding non-capitalist institutions, by
> increasing supply in different ways. They are doing that--- importing
> meat from brazil, etc via the state what they refuse to buy locally
> at higher prices [to which the locals and their hired prize fighters
> wail-- hey, why import and give money to the furreigners? We'll
> supply you-- just raise the price]. Think class struggle.
> Incidentally, a recent move is to require certificates that local
> needs have been met before exports./m

actually, it's TWO copies of BIN, neither autographed!

so why does Bieweiner see no chicken or beef?

--
Jim Devine /  "Segui il tuo corso, e lascia dir le genti." (Go your
own way and let people talk.) -- Karl, paraphrasing Dante.