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J B is 36% done

I don't agree with the productive/unproductive labor labels. "Unproductive (a.k.a. service sector) workers don't directly contribute to the production of commodities" okay, with you here. "That makes them lazy" say what now? Placing value on production only is stupid, because it neglects professions like doctors and teachers. Also, funnily enough, stock owners and landlords are never brought up as unproductive

— 19 hours, 27 min ago

An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations

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J B is 27% done

The bit about participation in legislature of landlords, employees and employers is almost spot on. I agree that the working class will align with public interest, but won't have the means to be heard. I also agree with the idea that capital owners work for their interests, which often happen to be the antipodes of public interest. As a landlord hater, I gotta say I think their role in public affairs is understated

— Dec 29, 2025 10:29PM