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“If you allow for a purely capitalistic society, without any type of regulation at all, you will get one monopoly that will eat all of the smaller fish and own everything, and then you'll have zero capitalism, zero competition - it would just be one giant company.”

Quote by Serj Tankian

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Serj Tankian is a renowned singer-songwriter known for his unique musical style and profound lyrics. Born on August 21, 1967, he has made a significant mark in the music industry with his passion for music and his talent for songwriting. more

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