[T]hree of [Newt Gingrich's] "Five Principles of American Civilization" deal with business, technology, and organization - all characteristics of work. There is no mention of liberty or equality or, for that matter, of democracy. (John Ralston Saul)

[T]hree of [Newt Gingrich's] "Five Principles of American Civilization" deal with business, technology, and organization - all characteristics of work. There is no mention of liberty or equality or, for that matter, of democracy.

John Ralston Saul

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