As a rule, large capitalists are Republicans and small…
“As a rule, large capitalists are Republicans and small capitalists are Democrats, but workingmen must remember that they are all capitalists, and that the many small ones, like the fewer large ones, are all politically supporting their class interests, and this is always and everywhere the capitalist class.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
All capitalists share class interests, regardless of political affiliation.
In simple terms: Capitalists, big or small, share class interests.
Recognize shared economic interests across politics.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- labor movements
- policy debates
- economic analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does class shape political views?
- Can cross‑class alliances form?
Political differences can be significant.