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Archive | November 4, 2021

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As long as enough people can be frightened, all people can be ruled

By Jim on November 4, 2021

“As long as enough people can be frightened, all people can be ruled.” Thanks to The Lion’s Roar for making this meme with a quote from Attention Deficit Democracy, updating that line for the age of Covid. And thanks to my friend Philip J. Crincoli Sr. for alerting me this meme.

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