Hmmm! That’s very interesting, and probably all true.
Chris
> On 18 Oct 15, at 20:25, Bob Whitmire <fujixbob@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I recall many years ago reading something about the French traveler and
> writer Alexis de Tocqueville, who, when asked about American democracy,
> said words to the effect that it was pretty damned good, and would be until
> we figured out we could vote ourselves rich. I believe most people assumed
> he meant the rabble trying to vote themselves rich. Who knew it would be
> the other way, that democracy would be the tool whereby the rich further
> enriched themselves?
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