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The better distribution of property is desirable, but it is not to be brought about by the anarchic form of Socialism which would destroy all private capital and tend to destroy all private wealth.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “The better distribution of property is desirable, but it is not to be brought about by the anarchic form of Socialism…”
Editor's note · Context
Roosevelt critiques anarchic socialism, arguing that it undermines the desirable goal of better property distribution.
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