This is turning me into a Libertarian. https://twitter.com/antoniogm/status/1104137331974389760 …
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I am deeply confused by your politics rn you guys
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Anti-monopoly behavior is deeply rooted in American history and culture. The Boston Tea Party was an anti-monopoly protest against the British East India’s monopoly on tea trade from China.
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that is the most impressive spin on a tax protest i have ever seen in my life like i'm not even mad, i'm legitimately in awe
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Ask
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Btw I do agree with
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the Tea Act actually reduced *not increased* tariffs on British East India Co. tea, so that the company could undercut smuggled Dutch tea, get rid of excess tea and grow market share in the colonies. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea_Act
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yes, a government granted monopoly that existed in tandem with a series of egregious taxes for which american colonists had no recourse because they had no representation in parliament, which is why they were protesting
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