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Old 10-14-2008, 11:49 AM   #976
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Originally Posted by peter12 View Post
Read Public Choice Theory, especially libertarian public choice. Median voter theory is a sham. Lazy, lazy.
I don't think its a sham, but it means very little to people who don't care about fancy graphs and political position.

I think one would find most people identify themselves by particular positions, and not by political affiliation or perceived positions on the political compass. Which of course makes public choice theory more applicable.
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