You think I'm being snide? I must have hit a nerve.
I think the real problem here is that you realize the anatomy of your "greed" thesis is hardly unique to yourself. You try so hard to sound new and interesting, putting a pseudo-Barry Goldwater spin on Statism with a token reluctance in your tone. But then mean 'ol Pariah comes along and plants oregano in your weed.
"Please uncle Sam! Take my money! Lord know you could use it more than I!"
Poor Iggy.