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O’Brien writing a work memo in 1944 vociferously argues against incentives to marry, to get a mortgage, and other inducements to become a ‘mouse’ anchored to financial commitment and afraid of losing a job and pension; against businessmen in politics; and in favor of a system that makes public service “emancipatory rather than restrictive”.
Even a privileged drunk 80 years ago could see it.
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Even a privileged drunk 80 years ago could see it.







