Democracy is also a form of worship. It is the worship of Jackals by Jackasses.
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If he became convinced tomorrow that coming out for cannibalism would get him the votes he so sorely needs, he would begin fattening a missionary on the White House backyard come Wednesday.
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All government, of course, is against liberty.
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