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I've often said that far more sensible than a 'make poverty history' campaign would be a 'make wealth history' campaign. It is,… — Tom Hodgkinson Copy Share Image
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We must have the time to create strict rules so that property is not sold by Communist managers for a low price.… — Vaclav Klaus Copy Share Image
Robin Hood is often seen as the hands-on-hips, archetypal, tally-ho hero. But, realistically, the one calling the shots wouldn't be at the… — Jonas Armstrong Copy Share Image
It should be clear by now that my focus here is not freedom of speech or the press. This freedom is all… — Mark Lloyd Copy Share Image
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