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“When civilians are not asked to pay any price, it's easy to be at war - not just to intervene in a foreign land in the first place, but to keep on fighting there. The justifications for staying at war don't have to be particularly rational or cogently argued when so few Americans are making the sacrifice that it takes to stay.”

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Drift

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Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow

Rachel Maddow is a renowned American television host, born on April 1, 1973. She is known for her in-depth investigative reporting and insightful political commentary, with her show 'The Rachel Maddow Show' gaining widespread popularity among viewers. more

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