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There is a considerable polarization taking place here, increasing the gap between rich and poor. It's most dramatic in Third World countries, of course, but in the rich countries it's also very noticeable.
Noam Chomsky
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Noam Chomsky
Age: 96
Born: 1928
Born: December 7
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