Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principle…

Ambrose Bierce
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Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage. ✨ Ambrose Bierce (2009). The Devil's Dictionary: Easyread Super Large 18pt Edition, p.271, ReadHowYouWant.com
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REFERENDUM, n. A law for submission of proposed legislation to a popular vote to learn the nonsensus of public opinion. ✨ Ambrose Bierce (2001). The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary, p.195, University o … ▶
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EXCEPTION, n. A thing which takes the liberty to differ from other things of its class, as an honest man, a truthful woman, etc. ✨ Ambrose Bierce (2001). The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary, p.72, Univ … ▶
PALACE, n. A fine and costly residence, particularly that of a great official. The residence of a high dignitary of the Christian Church is called a palace; that of the Founder of his religion was kn … ▶
Even the laws of justice themselves cannot subsist without mixture of injustice.

Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage. ✨ Ambrose Bierce (2009). The Devil's Dictionary: Easyread Super Large 18pt Edition, p.271, ReadHowYouWant.com

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