Both Parties Have Forgotten The Lesson Of The Great Depression

History News Network, Raw Story: Commentary
Thu, 07/20/2017 - 9:40am

If people believe they are getting along fairly well in their quest for the good things in life, they may be far less susceptible to movements that threaten democracy. But when nations fall into economic distress, public life can turn into a nightmare. And that is what has happened to America.

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