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“I hope we shall . . . crush in [its] birth the aristocracy of our monied corporations.”

Book:The Works of Thomas Jefferson: Correspondence and Papers, 1816-1826

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The Works of Thomas Jefferson: Correspondence and Papers, 1816-1826

The Works of Thomas Jefferson: Correspondence and Papers, 1816-1826 is a compilation of letters and documents written by Thomas Jefferson during the latter part of his life. It provides insight into his political views, personal relationships, and the broader historical context of the early 19th century in the United States. The volume includes a range of correspondence with various individuals, including government officials, family members, and foreign dignitaries, offering a comprehensive view of Jefferson's activities and thoughts during this period. more

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Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States, a distinguished politician, philosopher, architect, and scientist. He was born on April 13, 1743, and died on July 4, 1826. Jefferson advocated for democracy and freedom in politics and was one of the main authors of the Declaration of Independence. His political ideas had a profound impact on the founding and development of the United States. more

“The gains we made in the United States that have made our country great have, in large part, been made over the opposition of major corporations. On nearly every issue, from fair labor standards, to the minimum wage, to environmental standards, to standards for a safe workplace, corporations have fought against them every step of the way.”

“It is the members of this business elite . . . that pose the greatest danger to our American way of life. They are the ones who've bought and paid for members of both political parties. . . .”

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Book:War on the Middle Class: How the Government, Big Business, and Special Interest Groups Are Waging War ont he American Dream and How to Fight Back

Source: War on the Middle Class: How the Government, Big Business, and Special Interest Groups Are Waging War ont he American Dream and How to Fight Back

“Truth is not to be found either in traditional capitalism or in Marxism. Each represents a partial truth. Historically, capitalism failed to discern the truth in collective enterprise and Marxism failed to see the truth in individual enterprise.”

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Book:Search for the beloved community: the thinking of Martin Luther King, Jr

Source: Search for the beloved community: the thinking of Martin Luther King, Jr

“I react pragmatically. Where the market works, I'm for that. Where the government is necessary, I'm for that. I'm deeply suspicious of somebody who says, 'I'm in favor of privatization,' or, 'I'm deeply in favor of public ownership.' I'm in favor of whatever works in the particular case.”

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Author:John Kenneth Galbraith

“A too great disproportion among the citizens weakens any state. Every person, if possible, ought to enjoy the fruits of his labour, in a full possession of all the necessities, and many of the conveniences of life. No one can doubt, but such an equality is most suitable to human nature, and diminishes much less from the happiness of the rich than it adds to that of the poor.”