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When faced with economic uncertainty, people don't want freedom. When they can't see their economic future, they want the nanny state.
John J. McLaughlin
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"When faced with economic uncertainty, people don't want freedom. When they can't see their economic future, they want the nanny state."
— John J. McLaughlin

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When faced with economic uncertainty, people don't want freedom. When they can't see their economic future, they want the nanny state. — John J. McLaughlin

About John J. McLaughlin

John J. McLaughlin was a Journalist from United States (1953–present).

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John J. McLaughlin lived from 1953 – present.