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[murielm99]

10. I don't agree.

Many wealthy people called FDR a traitor to his class.

During the Depression, there was widespread disillusionment with our government. Banks failed and many people no longer trusted them. Unions came of age and union membership grew. Many people joined the Communist Party, looking for solutions there. They were idealists, and later vilified for this during the McCarthy era.

The difference was that that system came crashing down, and many people lost their wealth. Then WWII came. It took a long time for capitalism and the very wealthy to rebuild.

The real difference may be that people are trying to find a peaceful way to find some equality. A war and a depression are not the right ways.

Our country may be able to help and to lead, but it is going to take an international effort to stop the 1%. They need to be regulated in all countries.