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Steven Schlafman • 1 card
riccardo stagliano
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Isidro Fernandez C • 1 card
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Raf Noboa y Rivera • 1 card
Freedom sealed a deal between elected officials and business executives: campaign contributions in exchange for tax cuts and corporate welfare. The numerous scandals of the 1980s exposed the crony capitalism that lay at the heart of Free America.
George Packer • Last Best Hope: America in Crisis and Renewal
At a far pole from accountable public trust, or constitutional duty, Hoover corrupted the FBI to wage political war.
Taylor Branch • At Canaan's Edge: America in the King Years, 1965-68
What distinguished libertarians from mainstream pro-business Republicans—Mailer’s parade of delegates in Miami Beach—was their pure and uncompromising idea. What was it? Hayek: “Planning leads to dictatorship.” The purpose of government is to secure individual rights, little else.
George Packer • Last Best Hope: America in Crisis and Renewal
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Stardustwyn • 1 card
bastards.”) The paralyzed man decided to go with the ruling power. I’ve noticed more than a few people who pick Mitch McConnell over Jesus.