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November 6, 2012

Quote of the Day: Election Auction Day Edition

by Stephen Littau

“Government is a broker in pillage, and every election is a sort of advance auction in stolen goods.” – H.L. Mencken

I don’t know about you but I’m very eager for this Auction Day to be over with.


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  1. Yes, and when it’s over we will learn which color of slime will be in charge of the executive and legislative branches of our national government.

    Comment by MingoV — November 6, 2012 @ 2:23 pm

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