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Thompson, Carl D. 1910-11-26

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Title	Thompson, Carl D. 1910-11-26
Abstract	Copy of letter from Eugene V. Debs, 11/26/1910. Writes that he agreed with what Thompson had to say in his letter dated 11/05/1910 except for what he wrote on the topics of labor unions and immigration. Says that he thinks that it is disgusting the Victor Berger turns himself into a laughing stock every year at the convention of the labor "fakirs." Tells Thompson that Victor Berger is an "aristocrat and not a socialist" because he holds the common man in much contempt. Remarks that Victor Berger feels as if he is made of "superior clay" and the entire socialist movement rests upon his shoulders alone. Mentions that Victor Berger's egotism increases as he becomes more powerful in the socialist movement. Writes that unlike Thompson he thinks that Victor Berger will eventually foist himself upon the socialist movement as a "dictator." Informs Thompson that he appreciates Victor Berger's ability and energy, but that he is opposed to anyone tolerating his autocratic behavior. Says that it is abhorrent to have a boss in the socialist movement because there is no place for him in a democratic movement of the working classes. Tells Thompson that in the socialist movement everyone is supposed to be enlightened enough to be their own bosses. Says that a socialist movement dependent upon one man is not a socialist party at all. Remarks that he once heard Victor Berger talk to Frederic Heath in a way that he would not talk to the "mangiest cur" fully expecting Frederic Heath to take his wrath with debasing obeisance. Writes that when Victor Berger tried to deal with him in a similar fashion he refused to let him. Tells Thompson that he refuses to be a lackey for Victor Berger and that is the reason why their relationship came to a "very sudden end." Says that Thompson should formulate a program to challenge Victor Berger's boss rule in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Assures Thompson that he would back him. Informs Thompson that he has no ill feelings towards Victor Berger he just feels as though there is no place for boss rule in the socialist movement.
Author	Debs, Eugene V. (Eugene Victor), 1855-1926
Recipient	Thompson, Carl D.
Repository	Special Collections Department. Indiana State University Library, Terre Haute, Indiana, 47809.
Date digital	2009-06-15
Date original	1910-11-26
Coverage	United States -- Indiana -- Vigo County -- Terre Haute -- 1874-1977
Subject	Socialists Berger, Victor L., 1860-1929
WV3 Subject	Famous Hoosiers Labor
Provenance	Cooper, Marguerite Debs
Type	text
Material Type	Correspondence
Technical Metadata	image/tiff;Epson GT 20000;Adobe Photoshop CS2 8.0;300ppi
Copyright	Digital image (c) 2012 Indiana State University Library, Terre Haute, Indiana.
Item ID	evd-letterst-00088;evd-letterst-00089

Thompson, Carl D. 1910-11-26

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Thompson, Carl D. 1910-11-26

Thompson, Carl D. 1910-11-26