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Like Turkeys Voting For Christmas
It sold a million copies and helped a major political party to win a post-war General Election. It's a classic tale about how the impoverished, politically powerless working class is ruthlessly exploited by the ingrained corruption of their employers. It is a story all about how turkeys vote for Christmas.
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Liam Ireland
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I've never heard of this but this was an excellent review!