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The worst among us, protected by power. (Original Post) Swede 22 hrs ago OP
Virginia Clouds Passing 21 hrs ago #1
Yup, that's the bottom line, "we don't care." Biophilic 21 hrs ago #2
Wilhoit's law. usonian 21 hrs ago #3

usonian

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3. Wilhoit's law.
Sun Mar 8, 2026, 12:30 PM
21 hrs ago

“Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” That line—written by Frank Wilhoit—has become a popular aphorism to sum up the hypocrisy and moral bankruptcy of the modern Republican Party.

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