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5. It's actually a profound statement about how badly democratic governments are failing the people.

Fri Apr 12, 2013, 07:00 AM

Apr 2013

Also, it reveals the huge disconnect between the sycophantic press that praises national leaders, and the reality of a declining standard of living.

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