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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?

September 21, 2025

1 year ago

Tyranny is always better organized than freedom.

December 8, 2025

11 months ago

Political skill [is] the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month, next year.

March 14, 2025

2 years ago

[Of political life] The hatreds which sound so real when you read the words, which look so true when you see their scornful attitudes

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