I argue that one of the functions of a capitalist state is to defend capitalism from itself, to defend capitalism from the capitalists. (Michael Parenti)

I argue that one of the functions of a capitalist state is to defend capitalism from itself, to defend capitalism from the capitalists.

Michael Parenti

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