Allies Quote by Jerry Rubin
“Revolution is profitable. So the capitalists sell it... The hip capitalists have some allies within the revolutionary community: longhairs who work as intermediaries between the kids on the street and the millionaire businessmen.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1968 Counterculture Protest, Jerry Rubin, 1968
Capitalists co-opt revolutionary movements by aligning with sympathetic insiders, turning dissent into profit.
In simple terms: Capitalists profit from revolutions via allies.
Key Takeaway
Beware of hidden agendas in movements.
Themes
politics
economics
cooptation
social movements
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- activist organizing
- policy analysis
- community building
Key Concepts
Marxism
capitalism
elite manipulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can movements stay true to their ideals?
- Who benefits from co-opted activism?
A Different Perspective
Revolutionary goals may be compromised by profit motives.
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