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		Naracion on May 6, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Citing revenue declines, Airbnb cuts 25% of workfo... Out of curiosity, what is the quote and whom is it by? (not trying to challenge you, just interested)

louisswiss on May 6, 2020 [–]

> “Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves not as an exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires.”

By Ronald Wright.

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