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1 " The challenge that faced the English in the seventeenth century was how to curb the absolute power of the monarch. In the twenty-first century, it is the markets that have taken on the mantle of absolutism, placing themselves above the jurisdiction of national governments. Holding the king to account was unprecedented and went against custom and tradition - holding the global markets to account is just as audacious and just as necessary. "
― Billy Bragg , The Three Dimensions of Freedom
2 " Wir müssen Liberalität, Gleichheit und Verantwortlichkeit wieder miteinander verbinden und die individuelle Handlungsfähigkeit wiederherstellen, die durch die drei Dimensionen der Freiheit erzeugt wird. "
3 " Capitalism is like fire: keep it under control and it will give you heat and light; leave it untended and it will consume everything in its path. "
4 " Freedom of speech does not guarantee you a platform from which to air your opinions. You may hold trenchant views on a number of subjects but the fact that The Times won't print your ruminations doesn't mean you are being oppressed...While freedom of speech gives you the right to dissent and, yes, to offend, it does not give you the right to abuse. "
5 " Our ability to have a respectful disagreement with our opponents has been torn to shreds by market forces in a deliberate act of irresponsibility. "
6 " The challenge that faced the English in the seventeenth century was how to curb the power of an absolute monarch. In the twenty-first century, it is the markets that have taken on the mantle of absolutism, placing themselves about the jurisdiction of national governments. "
7 " Responsibility requires that we maintain authority over our own behaviour; accountability gives us a degree of authority over the behaviour of others. "
8 " Disputes drive clicks, so every interviewer tries to sniff out that ‘gotcha’ moment that will light up social media. In this charged atmosphere, policies come a poor second to personalities. "
9 " Verantwortlichkeit ist der Schlüssel für eine von den Bürgern getragende Revolution. "
