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“Some flag waving is good, a lot of flag waving is tolerable, incessant flag waving is crazy and dangerous and easily manipulated by the war party to get people bubbling at the mouth in fear and rage.”

Quote by Nicholas von Hoffman

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Nicholas von Hoffman
Nicholas von Hoffman

Nicholas von Hoffman, born on October 16, 1929, is an accomplished journalist from the United States. His career has spanned various fields, including politics, culture, and art criticism. more

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