>Is this thread meant to be cute somehow? Just interesting, or rather
>despairing, to see the absolute refusal to consider aesthetics of any kind
>as pertinent to left discourse, particularly economic discourse. And should
>it arise at this point as a substantial thread, I've long since lost trust
>in the seriousness of the participants on this list when considering such
>questions. So, forgive my intrusion, but do consider reserving your facile
>snickering for back-channel communication. This list is busy enough with
>worthwhile information and debate.
Hmm, well I hope this is not perceived as a philosophy- or aesthetics-hostile environment. But you know how economists and comedy writers are when they get together.
Doug