William E. DoddNo system that implies control of society by privilege seekers has ever ended any other way but collapse
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The author of this quote was talking about the rise of the rich and powerful, who want to take control of society by buying up politicians and controlling the media. The only way that system can last is by destroying the rest of us, which it does.
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