The Republican and Democratic parties, or, to be more exact… - Eugene V. Debs

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The Republican and Democratic parties, or, to be more exact, the Republican-Democratic party, represent the capitalist class in the class struggle. They are the political wings of the capitalist system and such differences as arise between them relate to spoils and not to principles.

Eugene V. Debs

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Eugene Victor Debs (5 November 1855 – 20 October 1926) was an American labor and political leader and five-time Socialist Party candidate for President of the United States.

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Also Known As: Convict Number 9653

Alternative Names: Eugene Victor Debs • Eugene Debs • 9653 • Convict No. 9653 • Inmate Number 9653 • Eugene V Debs • The Revolutionist • Gene Debs

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