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John Nolan | BS: Mark Twain and presidential elections (24) | RE: BS: Mark Twain and presidential elections | 10 Dec 00 |
America's other great satirist of the late 19th century, Ambrose Bierce, defined politics as: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principals. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage. |