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Democrats show Beltway "strength," avoid being depicted as weak

In the Orwellian world of the Democratic establishment, articles that describe them as "bowing" and "surrendering" demonstrate how strong and tough they are.

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    "Men fit to be slaves!"

    Said by the emperor Tiberius upon leaving the Senate, according to Tacitus.

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