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H. L. Mencken - Liberty and democracy are eternal...
Liberty and democracy are eternal enemies, and every one knows it who has ever given any sober reflection to the matter. (H. L. Mencken)

Liberty and democracy are eternal enemies, and every one knows it who has ever given any sober reflection to the matter.

H. L. Mencken

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