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Bob Orlando's avatar

Redolent of so much going on in this current climate. Wonderful history to remind us to do our best not to repeat it.

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J L Graham's avatar

Though we could learn a thing or two about anti-trust from TR. "not trying to destroy corporations but rather wanted to make them act in the public interest. He demanded a “square deal” for everyone"? And why not?

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Lisa Botwinick's avatar

The public interest is key!

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J L Graham's avatar

A "commonwealth".

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Keith Wheelock's avatar

JL Despite historical focus on Teddy Roosevelt’s anti-trust ‘crusade,’ his successor President Taft initiated more comprehensive anti-trust initiatives that did Teddy. Teddy’s Bully Pulpit was great PR, but Teddy tended to exaggerate.

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