The propertyless are, of course, not affected by political rule, so far as it relates directly to property.
"Selected Essays"
Karl Marx
And the worthy man will place his index finger at the tip of his nose, draw two deep breaths of thought, and then give it out as his opinion, that it is a shame for many to possess "nothing," not even the most absolute necessities, while others roll in shameless millions, not only to the detriment of the propertyless masses, but also to that of honest citizens.
"Selected Essays"
Karl Marx
The conservative wing of the white population was happy to take advantage of the prevailing race prejudice to secure the enactment of legislation disfranchising a considerable number of the propertyless whites as well as the negroes; and the radicals grew tired of buying negro voters.
"Contemporary American History, 1877-1913"
Charles A. Beard