Quote of the day–Ebenezer Elliott

What is a communist?  One who has yearnings
For equal division of unequal earnings.
Idler or bungler, or both, he is willing
To fork out his copper and pocket a shilling.

Ebenezer Elliott

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  1. Eloquently stated, especially if you know the difference between a copper and a shilling.
    Here’s one I heard from a caller on a talk show many years ago, which I love to repeat;
    “A liberal (sic) is someone who’ll give you the shirt off of someone else’s back.”

    (“Liberal” in this case meaning “socialist”)

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