Thanks for the clarification, though I'm still a bit confused whether what you're calling "slant" by Peikoff equals intent or sloppiness, though it sounds like you're saying you think it was more in the way of sloppiness. The sad part is, I admit that I don't really know my stuff. Most of my reading to this point has been surveys of philosophy, rather than original sources, and my lack of background in something like formal logic is just about complete as well. I guess I can get by in most message board discussions, but the lack of real understanding on my part of, well, a whole lot of things is just too depressing for me to spend much time pondering. Just warning you in advance that I can and do come out with some bone-headed things from time to time. And Nick, I'm no fan of The Ominous Parallels, though I must admit I would need to re-read it before I make any direct criticisms. In a general way I just wasn't convinced of his main point that a "mixed" economy will move inevitably to a "statist" one. (Note that I'm not saying it couldn't happen that way, simply that I don't think he proved his point.) Doubtless that would be rank heresy on an discussion board with an ARI orientation, but hopefully the gang here will allow me to slide on that point. Especially as I am not prepared to argue it at the moment, though I'd certainly read with interest anything anyone else has to say on it, pro or con.