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“If you think shrinking government and getting it less involved in your life is a hallmark of tyranny it is only because you are either grotesquely ignorant or because you subscribe to a statist ideology that believes the expansion of the state is the expansion of liberty.”

Quote by Jonah Goldberg

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Jonah Goldberg is an American author and political commentator recognized for his conservative views. Born on March 21, 1969, Goldberg has authored several books on politics and culture, including 'Liberal Fascism' and 'The Tyranny of Clichés'. He has contributed to various publications and has been a frequent guest on television and radio programs. more

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