Woodrow Wilson quote, "I am a most unhappy man..."

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“ I am a most unhappy man. I have unwittingly ruined my country. A great industrial nation is controlled by its system of credit. Our system of credit is concentrated. The growth of the nation, therefore, and all our activities are in the hands of a few men. We have come to be one of the worst ruled, one of the most completely controlled and dominated Governments in the civilized world no longer a Government by free opinion, no longer a Government by conviction and the vote of the majority, but a Government by the opinion and duress of a small group of dominant men. ” ~ Woodrow Wilson

source: https://www.corbettreport.com/episode-174-patriot-mythology/#comment-71790

wrong-source: https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Woodrow_Wilson#Misattributed

https://wikispooks.com/wiki/Woodrow_Wilson

https://wikispooks.com/wiki/US/Federal_Reserve

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Reserve_System

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodrow_Wilson

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[–]DffrntDrmmr 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (3 children)

But did Wilson actually say it?

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    [–]Jesus 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

    My favorite are those end of their life death quotes.

    [–]JasonCarswell[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

    Good question.

    That's why I included my source who tells his tale, but he showed no proof, YET - AND I included the misattribution link.

    I've "misquoted" others on purpose too, but I was more obvious about it then.

    [–]victorpatrick 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

    Those quotes from those who are dying are my favorites. tunnel rush

    [–]imcasil 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

    The quote is often cited in discussions about the perceived influence of powerful financial interests on government policies and decision-making processes, highlighting concerns about the potential erosion of democratic principles and the increasing concentration of power in the hands of a wealthy elite. It reflects a viewpoint that sees the financial system as a significant factor in shaping the direction and control of a nation.

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