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“It's come around to that point of view at the end of a long evolutionary process, in which the rule of law has slowly been replaced by giant idiosyncratic bureaucracies that are designed to criminalize failure, poverty, and weakness on the one hand, and to immunize strength, wealth, and success on the other.”

Quote by Matt Taibbi

Book:The Divide: American Injustice in the Age of the Wealth Gap

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The Divide: American Injustice in the Age of the Wealth Gap

The Divide delves into the complex issues surrounding economic inequality and its consequences on the American legal landscape, examining how wealth disparities influence access to justice and the fairness of the judicial process. more

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Matt Taibbi is an American author known for his critical reporting on the financial industry. His work often exposes corruption and injustice within the financial sector and is widely recognized for his sharp commentary. more

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Book:The Divide: American Injustice in the Age of the Wealth Gap

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Source: The Divide: American Injustice in the Age of the Wealth Gap

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