Populist Party Platform; July 4, 1892
The
nation is on the verge of collapse. Elections are corrupt, workers cannot
organize, immigrants drive down wages, and a few capitalists are stealing the
money earned by the masses.
We
seek to restore the government to the hands of the “plain people”. We
declare that labor forces can unionize, and wealth belongs to those that create
it. We demand a national currency, more currency to be circulated, and a
graduated income tax.
Transportation
and communication should be owned by the people. Land should be held for
settlers, not railroads, other corporations, and aliens. We demand
further restriction of undesirable immigration.
The
President and Vice-President should be limited to one term, and Senators should
be elected by popular vote.
We
oppose any subsidy to any private company.
Photo#2: Reagan was also in favor of the privatization of industry in the United States.
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