Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America

by Nancy MacLean

struggle writes, “had a solemn obligation to maintain fairness in the industrial economy.” Those they called “monopolists” should not receive “special privileges.” No man should be allowed to impose “degrading” work on another through sheer private economic power, nor should any lender crush an honest farmer with debt. Government should serve all citizens, not act at the behest of “arrogant” would-be “aristocrats.”

This is a good description of the line drawn in the send between the gen pop and the elites.