In every society in human history, including the United States, th

In every society in human history, including the United States, those in power seek to imbue themselves with the attributes of religion and patriotism as a way of getting greater support for their policy and insulating themselves from any criticism. – George J. Mitchell

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The heights of popularity and patriotism are still the beaten road to power and tyranny. – David Hume

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