Throughout history, in the name of “liberty,” owning classe… - Michael Parenti

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Throughout history, in the name of “liberty,” owning classes have opposed political leaders who have sought a more equitable distribution and use of wealth. And in the name of “stability” and “public safety,” they have repeatedly surrendered some of their own power to autocratic leaders dedicated to preserving the privileged socioeconomic order.

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Michael Parenti (born 30 September 1933) is an American political scientist, historian and media critic.

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