Reply #2: That assumes the event(s) even took place

[Dogmudgeon]

The so-called famous “don’t work, don’t eat” quote has long been in doubt. And the shift from "socialism" to "capitalism," likewise. Smith was an energetic and often short-tempered leader who had the task of motivating a group of depressed, discouraged settlers. Simply having someone with a clear goal in mind to coax, bully, encourage, and otherwise goad the group on seems to be a better explanation. No grand political theory is necessary to explain group dynamics -- or the basics of good leadership.

--p!