You're an... artist.... ? Oh Gawd... I didn't realize I was talking to a dangerous subversive, intent upon opening people's minds and encouraging self realization... ;^)

Admittedly, the current "Clam up... Put people down... Use fear as a motivational tool... and do all you can to imagine a more unsafe and unhealthy world..." isn't doing much for the overall quality of life for the average American... but by golly, it sure does consolidate power well! :^)
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