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We live in a predatory capitalist society in which everything is for sale. Everybody is for sale, so there is ubiquitous commodification - be it of music, food, people, or parking meters.
Cornel West
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Cornel West
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: June 2
Actor
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Philosopher
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University Teacher
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Tulsa
Oklahoma
Cornel Ronald West
Cornel R. West
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