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" Slogans rarely convince the unconvinced. However, they do rally the troops already on your side. "
John McCarthy
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" Alas few socialists are either benevolent enough to work hard at these occupations out of benevolence or self-interested enough to work hard at them for money. "
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" There is only one thing more harmful to society than an elected official forgetting the promises he made in order to get elected; that's when he doesn't forget them. "
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