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The arab world had a big problem of frankly venal elites. that is why these revolutions happen, because people didn't think the opportunities were being shared fairly.
-Thomas Friedman
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The Arab World Had A Big Problem

Thomas Friedman
The arab world had a big problem of frankly venal elites. that is why these revolutions happen, because people didn't think the opportunities were being shared fairly.
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