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1121 which men can legally acquire riches through mere force of numbers, or without
1122 giving in return an equivalent value of one form or another.
1123 There is a principle known as the law of ECONOMICS! This is more than a
1124 theory. It is a law no man can beat. Mark well the name of the principle, and
1125 remember it, because it is far more powerful than all the politicians and political
1126 machines.
1127 It is above and beyond the control of all the labor unions. It cannot be swayed,
1128 nor influenced nor bribed by racketeers or self-appointed leaders in any calling.
1129 Moreover, IT HAS AN ALL-SEEING EYE, AND A PERFECT SYSTEM OF
1130 BOOKKEEPING, in which it keeps an accurate account of the transactions of
1131 every human being engaged in the business of trying to get without giving.
1132 Sooner or later its auditors come around, look over the records of individuals
1133 both great and small, and demand an accounting.
1134 "Wall Street, Big Business, Capital Predatory Interests," or whatever name you
1135 choose to give the system which has given us AMERICAN FREEDOM,
1136 represents a group of men who understand, respect, and adapt themselves to this
1137 powerful LAW OF ECONOMICS! Their financial continuation depends upon
1138 their respecting the law. Most people living in America like this country, its
1139 capitalistic system and all. I must confess I know of no better country, where one
1140 may find greater opportunities to accumulate riches. Judging by their acts and
1141 deeds, there are some in this country who do not like it. That, of course is their
1142 privilege; if they do not like this country, its capitalistic system, its boundless
1143 opportunities, THEY HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF CLEARING OUT!
1144 Always there are other countries, such as Germany, Russia, and Italy, where one
1145 may try one's hand at enjoying freedom, and accumulating riches providing one
1146 is not too particular.
1147 America provides all the freedom and all the opportunity to accumulate riches
1148 that any honest person may require. When one goes hunting for game, one
1149 selects hunting grounds where game is plentiful. When seeking riches, the same
1150 rule would naturally obtain.
1121 which men can legally acquire riches through mere force of numbers, or without
1122 giving in return an equivalent value of one form or another.
1123 There is a principle known as the law of ECONOMICS! This is more than a
1124 theory. It is a law no man can beat. Mark well the name of the principle, and
1125 remember it, because it is far more powerful than all the politicians and political
1126 machines.
1127 It is above and beyond the control of all the labor unions. It cannot be swayed,
1128 nor influenced nor bribed by racketeers or self-appointed leaders in any calling.
1129 Moreover, IT HAS AN ALL-SEEING EYE, AND A PERFECT SYSTEM OF
1130 BOOKKEEPING, in which it keeps an accurate account of the transactions of
1131 every human being engaged in the business of trying to get without giving.
1132 Sooner or later its auditors come around, look over the records of individuals
1133 both great and small, and demand an accounting.
1134 "Wall Street, Big Business, Capital Predatory Interests," or whatever name you
1135 choose to give the system which has given us AMERICAN FREEDOM,
1136 represents a group of men who understand, respect, and adapt themselves to this
1137 powerful LAW OF ECONOMICS! Their financial continuation depends upon
1138 their respecting the law. Most people living in America like this country, its
1139 capitalistic system and all. I must confess I know of no better country, where one
1140 may find greater opportunities to accumulate riches. Judging by their acts and
1141 deeds, there are some in this country who do not like it. That, of course is their
1142 privilege; if they do not like this country, its capitalistic system, its boundless
1143 opportunities, THEY HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF CLEARING OUT!
1144 Always there are other countries, such as Germany, Russia, and Italy, where one
1145 may try one's hand at enjoying freedom, and accumulating riches providing one
1146 is not too particular.
1147 America provides all the freedom and all the opportunity to accumulate riches
1148 that any honest person may require. When one goes hunting for game, one
1149 selects hunting grounds where game is plentiful. When seeking riches, the same
1150 rule would naturally obtain.
