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“Politicians are leeches, mostly.”

Quote by Tibor R. Machan

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Tibor R. Machan

Tibor R. Machan was a distinguished philosopher recognized for his contributions to ethics, political philosophy, and the philosophy of science. Born on March 18, 1939, in Hungary, he passed away on March 24, 2016. Machan held academic positions at the University of New Mexico and served as a senior fellow at the Cato Institute. more

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