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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?

April 9, 2025

1 year ago

…it is a denial of the entire experience of the twentieth century

May 1, 2025

1 year ago

Capitalism, as an institutional arrangement, has been singularly devoid of plausible myths.

October 3, 2025

10 months ago

There is no act of treachery or meanness of which a political party is not capable; for in politics there is no honour.

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