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Part Two: Amway: The Gravedigger of Democracy

Behind the Bastards

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The Dark Side of Amway: Cultivating Capitalism

This chapter explores the controversial culture of Amway, critiquing its manipulative messaging that promotes a grind-centric mindset while undermining traditional employment. It further examines the financial and political influence of the DeVos family, linking their wealth to educational policies and anti-LGBT causes, ultimately highlighting the troubling implications for the middle class and public institutions.

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