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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 … - Michael Parenti
" "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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About Michael Parenti
Michael Parenti (born 30 September 1933) is an American political scientist, historian and media critic.
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Contrary to conventional wisdom, class conflict in feudal times was not a rarity but a constant. Even in the early Middle Ages, various kinds of peasant resistance probably occurred more frequently than we realize: sabotage, fleeing the manor, violating prohibitions, and refusing to pay dues or perform certain services or abide by particular regulations.
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