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Locrian

(4,523 posts)
17. it was desinged that way
Tue Feb 12, 2019, 07:35 AM
Feb 2019

https://worksthatwork.com/9/propagandopoly-monopoly-as-an-ideological-tool


The Landlord’s Game, designed by Elizabeth Magie and patented in 1904, and Monopoly, patented by Charles Darrow in 1935. Parker Brothers bought the game from Darrow (eventually paying him over a million dollars in royalties) and also bought Magie’s patent for $500. Parker Brothers was eventually acquired by General Mills, merged with Kenner and acquired by Tonka, which was acquired by Hasbro. To this day, Hasbro makes no official mention of Monopoly’s history prior to 1935.

The game had two sets of rules. One was similar to today’s Monopoly, while the other rewarded everyone and avoided monopolies. The game was featured in The Review in 1902, where Magie was quoted as saying, ‘There are those who argue that it may be a dangerous thing to teach children how they may thus get the advantage of their fellows, but let me tell you there are no fairer-minded beings in the world than our own little American children. Watch them in their play and see how quick they are […] to cry, “No fair!”’
I was expecting a link at the bottom it's so professionally-written ... well-done my friend (nt) mr_lebowski Feb 2019 #1
K&R. Well stated, spot on and damn straight DanTex! KPN Feb 2019 #2
Great OP Midnightwalk Feb 2019 #3
Use the term Democratic Socialism to get rid of the baggage on the term Socialism onit2day Feb 2019 #9
Well said, good summary. 'Soc. dem.' or 'dem. soc' is more accurate. appalachiablue Feb 2019 #15
The real takers in our society: CrispyQ Feb 2019 #4
As if the one percent actually did anything to earn capital gains pecosbob Feb 2019 #5
Good article. I am tired of paying a hidden tax, that is, the tax that supports these ... SWBTATTReg Feb 2019 #6
Isn't it funny these billionaires want everything rolled back , EPA standards, workers rights,more duforsure Feb 2019 #7
Baby boomer feed GOP is still using Soviet Union as an example of socialism to a generation born Johonny Feb 2019 #8
anyone who has ever played "monopoly" Locrian Feb 2019 #10
Never thought about "Monopoly" that way. ooky Feb 2019 #12
it was desinged that way Locrian Feb 2019 #17
Very cool article. Thanks. ooky Feb 2019 #22
Excellent OP. ooky Feb 2019 #11
Reps love to quote Adam Smith's "invisible hand" but Smith wrote capitalism requires a tiered tax. TheBlackAdder Feb 2019 #13
FDR saved capitalism through robust social spending and giving Labor more rights Yavin4 Feb 2019 #14
People love socialism The Mouth Feb 2019 #16
I always ask "are YOU ready to write the checks for your parents that Medicare has been writing?" oldsoftie Feb 2019 #19
A 70% rate is still not going to raise nearly the amount of money to support new programs. oldsoftie Feb 2019 #18
I recall plenty of OPs from you during the 2016 primary season...and all bullwinkle428 Feb 2019 #20
Thanks. About that... DanTex Feb 2019 #21
No worries at all!! I totally appreciate your expansion of thoughts regarding Bernie and all bullwinkle428 Feb 2019 #25
I agree with you about Bernie in 2020. DanTex Feb 2019 #26
I'm not a socialist and have read very few post on DU advocating for it. GulfCoast66 Feb 2019 #23
The word "socialism" has been defined in this country in a certain way. Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #24
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