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“Silk Road to Ruin has all the analysis and it's structured very well. I rely on my notes more and I use direct quotes. But there's nothing like writing about it right away.”

Quote by Ted Rall

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Ted Rall is an American cartoonist and political satirist, born on August 26, 1963. His work is known for its sharp political satire and satirical cartoons, often commenting on political and social issues. more

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