Some Had/Have it Right!

Some who understood well the ways of the world. 

Unfortunately nothing has changed.

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Ambrose Bierce January 01, 1900 - December 31, 1984, - France 

Politics: 
"The conduct of public affairs for private advantage."

 "An election is an advance auction of stolen goods." 

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Ronald Reagan February 06, 1911 - June 05, 2004, - United States of America

The 9 scariest words in the English language: "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

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The bottom-up answer... and probably the right one.

Dilbert

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Anyone out there with one of these tech devices paying attention?

Perhaps you should.