"The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those who speak it." Orwell
"“The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.”
Plato
"The secret of freedom lies in educating people, whereas the secret of tyranny is in keeping them ignorant" Robespierre
Friday, October 16, 2009
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The one good thing is, no longer can a politician play to the most base within their political base without having it become known far and wide and at least some level of accountability accruing to their words. And if they want Biblical verse, "That which ye speak in the ear shall be shouted from the rooftops." Thank heavens for the 'Net.
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