Thread: Unintended consequences
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Old 04-07-2008, 11:34   #6
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Re: Unintended consequences
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Originally Posted by foreverwar View Post
The law of unintended consequences

"The law of unintended consequences, often cited but rarely defined, is that actions of people—and especially of government—always have effects that are unanticipated or "unintended." Economists and other social scientists have heeded its power for centuries; for just as long, politicians and popular opinion have largely ignored it"

Here's my example - any others?

President Bush Boosts Porn Industry With Economic Stimulus Plan linky
i always thought he was a d..k head.
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