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The fun and excitement of civilization wars (fought from afar)

Believing that one is waging paramount war against the most evil enemy ever is a garden-variety psychological need, not a political or ideological conviction.
Glenn Greenwald

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  • Sunday, February 17, 2008 07:35 AM

    Nobody gets off the planet

    Glenn, you say this now, but once my population has been placated with Colosseums and Temples, I will reach Gunpowder first and everyone will then taste my wrath.

    Oh, does anyone want to trade Wine for some "Incense."

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