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#MemeMonday: An Iron Law of Democracy

#MemeMonday: An Iron Law of Democracy

"Do I have to come right flat out and tell you everything…"

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Christopher Cook
Jul 03, 2023
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Can you think of any example ever in the history of democracy where this did not eventually become the case?

If so, I need to know—because as of right now I don’t think any such example does exist…or can exist.

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