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Michael Merchant's avatar

The ‘trickle-down’ theory: the principle that the poor, who must subsist on table scraps dropped by the rich, can best be served by giving the rich bigger meals.

— William Blum

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Allen Hingston's avatar

I used to read Bill Blum until I found the only empire he was opposed to was the American one. He praised Russia/USSR and Stalin and China too. I am opposed to ALL empires.

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Heather Cox Richardson's avatar

I had never heard this. It's GREAT.

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Lisa Winfeld's avatar

Perfect. Best & most accurate description I’ve ever read. I’m going to share that quote everywhere.

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