[marktwain]

But for their types, in their cultures and religions, a bit of duplicity never hurts. Fund some terrorists, in the country next door or across the water.

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Par for the course in Power Politics.

They are all Machiavellian power politicians.

Trust but verify.

Having a politician who does not understand Machiavelli is a dangerous thing.

I believe Trump knows Machiavelli backwards and forwards.

[Jacquerie]

His Discourses on Livy is indeed terrific. It was a go-to reference for the Enlightenment philosophers and our framing generation. The timeless lessons of keeping republics are worth knowing.