Of course we believe these things. We believe in social…
“Of course we believe these things. We believe in social security. We believe in work for the unemployed. We believe in saving homes. Cross our hearts and hope to die! We believe in all these things. But we do not like the way that the present administration is doing them. Just turn them over to us. We will do all of them, we will do more of them, we will do them better and, most important of all, the doing of them will not cost anybody anything!”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Advocates for public programs and social safety nets, claiming they can be delivered more efficiently and at no cost if managed by the people.
In simple terms: People can run social programs better and free.
Key Takeaway
Support community‑run, cost‑free public services.
Themes
politics
social welfare
economics
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Local governance
- community cooperatives
- public health initiatives
- housing projects
Key Concepts
Public policy
collective action
Questions to Reflect On
- Can all services truly be cost‑free?
- What challenges arise in community management?
A Different Perspective
Assumes resources are unlimited and ignores complexity of implementation.