When the goal of political action is no longer the defense of liberty, no word other than demagoguery can describe the despicable nature of politics. (Ron Paul)

When the goal of political action is no longer the defense of liberty, no word other than demagoguery can describe the despicable nature of politics.

Ron Paul

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