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Thats free enterprise, friends: freedom to gamble, freedom to lose. And the great thing - the truly democratic thing abo
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"That's free enterprise, friends: freedom to gamble, freedom to lose. And the great thing - the truly democratic thing about it - is that you don't even have to be a player to lose"

- Barbara Ehrenreich

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This quote by Barbara Ehrenreich speaks to the idea of free enterprise and the threats associated with it. She is highlighting the truth that in a free enterprise system, people have the flexibility to take threats and gamble, however they likewise have the liberty to lose. This is a democratic system because even those who are not actively taking part in the gamble can still be impacted by the outcome. This quote is a pointer that capitalism is not without its dangers, and that everybody is vulnerable to the consequences of these risks, no matter their involvement. It is a cautioning to be familiar with the possible losses that can include capitalism, and to be prepared for the worst.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Barbara Ehrenreich somewhere between August 26, 1941 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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