It was those New Deal programs that built the society of the 50s and 60s that for all of its many, many faults, had the lowest margin of wealth inequality ever in the history of this country. Highest rates of union participation, highest marginal tax rates [occurred during the 50s and 60s]. I'm sure there's no connection. My entire life I've been told by establishment politicians that dreaming big is a fantasy. It's romantic. And there's no reason to do it because it will never happen. (22:18–22:25)
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Asserts that the 1950s and 60s had the highest union participation and marginal tax rates.
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