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“The Patriot Act followed 9-11 as smoothly as the suspension of the Weimar constitution after the Reichstag Fire Decree.”

Quote by Sr?a Trifkovic

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Srđa Trifković is a Serbian writer known for his profound analysis of history, politics, and culture. His work covers a wide range of topics, including the history of the Balkans, European integration, and issues of nationalism and globalization. more

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