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But the good news is that out in the countryside, just about every place thats got a zip code has somebody or some group
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"But the good news is that out in the countryside, just about every place that's got a zip code has somebody or some group of people battling the economic and political exclusion that Wall Street and Washington are shoving down our throats"

- Jim Hightower

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This quote by Jim Hightower speaks with the power of individuals to eliminate back versus the financial and political exclusion that Wall Street and Washington are imposing on us. He is stating that even in rural areas, there are individuals who are standing and fighting for their rights. He is motivating people to act and not simply accept the status quo. He is stating that we can make a difference if we come together and defend what is right. He is likewise saying that we need to not be frightened by the power of Wall Street and Washington, but instead utilize our cumulative power to make a distinction. He is advising us that we have the power to make a change and that we must not be afraid to use it.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jim Hightower somewhere between January 11, 1943 and today. He/she was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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