[lbo-talk] BDL on Sweezy

[Stephen E Philion]

luke asked
I'm not going to defend Brad (I know nothing of Sweezy).  But what's 
your point?  I'd imagine Milt Friedman's work is sure to generate "far 
more serious theoretical discussion" than the collective output of 
every lbo-talk member.  When he dies, should this give us pause before 
we criticize him?

--my point is consistent with doug and max, namely that delong took 
this occasion as an opportunity to make a cheap shot than a serious 
commentary on the significance of sweezy's contribution to economics 
and social change.   
i don't see much comparison between sweezy and friedman. one was 
rewarded with all the perks of the american economic and political 
establishment, the other was ignored when not aggressively ostracised 
despite the far more substantive contribution to economics and critical 
thinking in general. 

steve