I think what I said is that liberals DO understand that economies aren't "pie" to be divided. All I said was that they also believe that they are finite in their ability to grow -- a point you seem to agree with -- along with your vehement agreement that there is little (if any) correlation between effort and reward.

If you felt condescended to it wasn't my intent -- and it certainly shouldn't have been over that point -- a point I didn't make.