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The Essence Of Tyranny Is Not Iron Law. It Is Capricious Law.
-Christopher Hitchens
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The Essence Of Tyranny Is Not Iron
Christopher Hitchens
The Essence Of Tyranny Is Not Iron Law. It Is Capricious Law.
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