[drn-discuss] UKPO consultations

Fri Sep 30 12:31:33 CDT 2005

> Being critical of economics past performance is not the same thing as 
> realising that it has a discursive and ideological function in 
> government to justify certain policies and procedures taking place. 
> Empirical data is useful, but is a double-edged sword.

Just imagine: it might contradict your position!

> I believe in the importance of agonistic debate. I feel that testing 
> opinions, ideas and concepts out in public is a means of both sharing 
> ideas and learning from each other.

Usually works better without ad hominen attacks mixed in.