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The Tyranny of The Ruling Geriatric Class

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MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2024
The fundamental article of my political creed is that despotism, or unlimited sovereignty, or absolute power, is the same in a majority of a popular assembly, an aristocratic council, an oligarchical junto, and a single emperor.
– John Adams, Letter to Thomas Jefferson [November 13, 1815]

HORNBERGER’S BLOG
June 17, 2024
I’m Headed to PorcFest!
I’m headed to PorcFest, the annual libertarian festival in Lancaster, New Hampshire, where I will be giving a presentation entitled, “The JFK Assassination: A Fraudulent Autopsy and a Fraudulent Film.” The festival starts today, June 17. My talk will be on Wednesday, June 19, at 3 p.m. in the Pavilion. Entrance to …
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