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“Government is, by its very nature, a destroyer of liberties; the Obama administration, specifically, is promising to interfere with the economy and the health care system so profoundly that Washington will soon have us all in chains.”

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Thomas Frank
Thomas Frank

Thomas Frank, born on March 21, 1965, is a renowned American journalist. His career began at The Washington Post, and later he became a staff writer for The New Yorker. Frank is known for his profound insights into American politics and society, often exploring issues of economic inequality, political corruption, and media ethics in his work. more

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