>>In fact, I know someone like that. He's a Buddhist of course. I think
>it's a bit strong to call his personal philosophy "deformed" though. Would
>you mind explaining that?
>
>It is deformed since it causes deviation from the middle path. Even Buddhist
>practice must avoid extremes. When satisfaction of desire trumps equanimity
>you get Republicanism.
Working for a wage is the "middle path"? How very conventional of you. Oh, and a republican is someone who supports a republic, not someone content to forgo satisfying all desires.
Bill Bartlett Bracknell Tas