One of the traditional methods of imposing statism or socialism on a p…

Ronald Reagan
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One of the traditional methods of imposing statism or socialism on a people has been by way of medicine. It’s very easy to disguise a medical program as a humanitarian project, most people are a little reluctant to oppose anything that suggests medical care for people who possibly can’t afford it. ✨ Radio Address on Socialized Medicine, recorded circa 1961
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