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misanthrope

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17. Well said

Reply to 2na fisherman (Reply #13)

Mon May 18, 2026, 12:34 PM

Yesterday

Yet, I fear the waves of apathy may defeat democracy if too many can't be bothered to care if their government controls every aspect of their lives and promises them bread and circuses or fast food and video games. They will have already adapted to their surrender without even noticing there was something worth fighting for.

This part is already achieved. People need to wake up.

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