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Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of princ

Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage. – Ambrose Bierce

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They say that hens do cackle loudest when there is nothing vital in the eggs they have laid. – Ambrose Bierce

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