Sunday, May 6, 2012

"Civilized People Don't Buy Gold"

ProfessorBainbridge.com h/t Instapundit

quotes:

"If you were shipwrecked on a desert island, what would you prefer, a bag of potatoes or a bag of gold?," [replied Moist]
and
 "Can I assume for a moment that you don't intend to put us on the potato standard?" said Sacharissa sharply.
Comment:

I liked the bottom quote.  That's why I'm putting this up.  Actually, you can't eat gold, but it has always been good for trading.  Trade is a sign of civilization.  Otherwise, a thief would just steal your potatoes just as easily as your gold.

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