Moreover, since I did not equate the two positions, but simply claimed that there is a slippery slope that can connect the two, I am neither a liar nor an idiot, thankfully. I should have added the qualification that this slippery slope in political in nature, however.
In addition, since you did not respond to my original question, I don't really feel compelled to answer yours. Try reading Lance Taylor's "Reconstructing Macro" if you can work out the maths for some insight.
Get your ego in check.