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“I guess libertarianism is always considered so weird and fringe that people assume that you're in the closet if you don't go around talking about it.”

Quote by Dave Barry

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Dave Barry is a renowned American humorist, born on July 3, 1947. His works are known for their unique humor style and satirical observations of everyday life. more

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