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The capitalist system only allows us to heap up waste. I would like to propose that the trillions of money earmarked for… — Evo Morales Copy Share Image
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![“"Masters of War" [of Bob Dylan] wasn't peacenik, anti-war stuff. With its minor key and uncompromising final lines ("And I hope that you die/And your death'll come soon/ I will follow your casket/ In the pale afternoon...") this was a previously unknown hybrid of caustic political commentary and…” quote by Jay Michaelson](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/f88/jay-michaelson-15590_afternoon_masters-of-war-of-bob-dylan-wasn-t-peace_128545.jpg)
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