These capitalists generally act harmoniously and in concert to fleece the people, and now that they have got into a quarrel with themselves, we are called upon to appropriate the people's money to settle the quarrel.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Business elites cooperate to exploit people, then demand public funds when they conflict.
- In plain terms
- Rich people work together to take money from others, then ask the public to fix their problems.
- What can you take from it?
- Watch out for powerful groups using public money for private disputes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who benefits when public money is spent?
- How do you hold power accountable?
Another view
Sometimes public investment in business creates shared benefits.
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