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I don't think people realise how the establishment became established. They simply stole land and property from the poor, surrounded themselves with weak minded sycophants for protection, gave themselves titles and have been wielding power ever since.

— Tony Benn Disputed

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I think democracy is the most revolutionary thing in the world, because if you have power you use it to meet the needs of you and your community.

Interview with Michael Moore in the movie Sicko (2007)

Most things in life are moments of pleasure and a lifetime of embarrassment; photography is a moment of embarrassment and a lifetime of pleasure.

Britain is the only colony in the British Empire and it is up to us now to liberate ourselves.

First they ignore you, then they say you're mad, then dangerous, then there's a pause and then you can't find anyone who disagrees with you.

All war represents a failure of diplomacy.

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