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March 2, 2025

There is a providence that protects idiots, drunkards, children and the United States of America.

Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898), German chancellor. Attributed, Jay p.47

Who would have thought Bismarck a believer in American exceptionalism?

One wonders if such providence still functions vis-à-vis the United States?

November 23, 2025

8 months ago

You may be sure that when a man begins to call himself a realist he is preparing to do something that he is secretly ashamed of doing.

August 18, 2025

12 months ago

Politicians who wish to succeed must be prepared to dissemble, at times to lie.

November 7, 2025

9 months ago

Europeans often ask and Americans do not often explain, how it happens that this great office [the presidency]

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