Time for Yet Another History Lesson

from Rachel Maddow:

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There was a reason for Social Security and unemployment insurance. Social programs were and are needed in order to prevent social unrest, and yes, save capitalism.

Don't expect the Friedmanite cultists in the GOP (and not a few Democrats including Obama) to understand this simple fact.
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