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Bernie Sanders: “The heart of socialism is the exact same lie that's behind almost every financial scam: 'You will have everything…”

On the recordNovember 11, 2026
The heart of socialism is the exact same lie that's behind almost every financial scam: 'You will have everything guaranteed. But you'll also have growth and prosperity.' It just doesn't work that way.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
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