a majority can’t
decide whether to vote, but
a minority can?

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decry demagogues,
but prepare to spend your life
defending your words

Tangentially-related Update: Evidence that a certain demagogue may need better fact-checkers:

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do not be surprised
when you find yourself judged by
where you get advice

“I mean, they met with Joe the Plumber on the Hill this week to discuss the economy. Joe the Plumber. About the economy. Because they’re very serious people who ought to be taken very seriously.“

whoever will wield
the wisdom of Solomon,
instead of the sword.

I’ll take the credit
except when things fall apart;
then I’ll give it back.

image: World Economic Forum