Able Quote by Rafael Cruz
![“[Barack] Obama, for example, he has not given up on cap-and-trade. Now, he has not been able to pass cap-and-trade, but cap-and-trade is all about redistribution of wealth in a global basis - taking money out of this country and giving it to third-world countries on the other end of the ocean. And…” quote by Rafael Cruz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d23/rafael-cruz-12239_able_barack-obama-for-example-he-has-not-give_2841968.jpg)
“[Barack] Obama, for example, he has not given up on cap-and-trade. Now, he has not been able to pass cap-and-trade, but cap-and-trade is all about redistribution of wealth in a global basis - taking money out of this country and giving it to third-world countries on the other end of the ocean. And that is redistribution of wealth in a global basis. It's fundamental Marxism.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, date unknown
The speaker claims cap‑and‑trade is a form of global wealth redistribution that benefits poorer nations at the expense of the speaker’s country, labeling it Marxist.
In simple terms: Cap‑and‑trade is portrayed as unfair wealth transfer.
Key Takeaway
Question the fairness of climate policies.
Themes
politics
economics
environment
ideology
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
political
policy.
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- environmental regulation
- international trade
- public opinion
Key Concepts
global redistribution
Marxism
climate policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does redistribution affect climate action?
- What alternatives exist to address emissions?
A Different Perspective
Critics argue cap‑and‑trade can fund green initiatives and address climate change.
![“I came to the country [U.S] without speaking a word of English, without a penny, worked full time, 40 hours a week, went to school full time, opened my own small business, ended up being a multi-millionaire. If I can do it, without even knowing the language, anybody can do it. All it takes is…” quote by Rafael Cruz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5c8/rafael-cruz-12239_can-do_i-came-to-the-country-u-s-without-speaki_512464.jpg)
