Quote by Gore Vidal
The genius of our ruling class is that it has kept a majority of t

The genius of our ruling class is that it has kept a majority of the people from ever questioning the inequity of a system where most people drudge along, paying heavy taxes for which they get nothing in return. – Gore Vidal

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Apparently, a democracy is a place where numerous elections are held at great cost without issues and with interchangeable candidates. – Gore Vidal

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In writing and politicking, its best not to think about it, just do it. – Gore Vidal

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