tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post788197962347304220..comments2024-02-11T19:28:27.997+11:00Comments on Personal Reflections: Somewhat depressing threadsJim Belshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-54087526226644618662012-11-09T18:26:59.349+11:002012-11-09T18:26:59.349+11:00As you imply, Winton, we may both be suffering fro...As you imply, Winton, we may both be suffering from confirmation bias! Thanks for the compliment.Jim Belshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-32087849490753887152012-11-09T07:21:31.915+11:002012-11-09T07:21:31.915+11:00Nicely written post, Jim.
I suspect confirmation ...Nicely written post, Jim.<br /><br />I suspect confirmation bias in the pattern you observe, but that doesn't mean you are wrong. <br /><br />The pattern I see is about the consequences of growth of government. It displaces civil society, it makes people dependent, it responds to every problem with more regulation. It invites disrespect.<br /><br />But that is a pattern I see everywhere!Winton Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383561940886657594noreply@blogger.com