"There are two methods, or means, and only two, whereby man's needs and desires can be satisfied. One is the production and exchange of wealth; this is the economic means. The other is the uncompensated appropriation of wealth produced by others; this is the political means."
by:
Albert Jay Nock
(1870-1945) American libertarian author, editor, educational theorist, Georgist, social critic
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 -- jim k, Austin      
So, to produce is economics, and to steal is politics.  Got it. ;-)
 -- E Archer, NYC     
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    Well said Archer
     -- Mike, Norwalk     
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