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sandensea

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6. Because, as Hamilton put it, he flatters their prejudices.

Reply to gratuitous (Reply #2)

Fri May 25, 2018, 03:34 PM

May 2018

Fascists everywhere have long understood that this is the quickest way to many voters' hearts (particularly when they feel "invaded" by minorities of one kind or another).

Having accomplished that, they'll believe anything you say - and beg for more.

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