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“The more the development of late capitalism renders obsolete or at least suspect the real possibilities of self, self-fulfillment and actualization, the more they are emphasized as if they could spring to life through an act of will alone.”

Quote by Richard Rosen

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According to limited available information, Richard Rosen serves as the Commissioner of the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services. Detailed biographical information is not available. more

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