There are two political universes: The first is the parties, the pundits, the money, the polls, the debates, and the media. I call it the political /media industrial complex. 1/1
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The second is the American people, the voters, those who Thomas Jefferson referred to as “the only safe repository of power.” 1/2
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In ‘20 as in’16, the first ate the second one alive. One of the most important activities on earth has been reduced to a carnival show, overseen by unscrupulous people who couldn’t care less. I hope at least some of them are using this time to think about what they’ve done again.

Apr 9, 2020 · 12:43 PM UTC

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When the seconds voice becomes too powerful, the first silences it
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Because black people are morons and dupes, right? That's why we shouldn't let them vote. Obvs.