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Tron3k 51 points ago +52 / -1

“History will teach us…those men who have overturned the liberties of republics the greatest number have begun their career, by paying an obsequious court to the people, commencing Demagogues and ending Tyrants.” - Hamilton

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DMFT 3 points ago +3 / -0

What does that mean?

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Tron3k 4 points ago +5 / -1

Old world Americana/Valkyrie history.

Literally, "It ain't over until the fat lady sings"

Figuratively, never assume the outcome of what you see in front of you.

more history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_ain%27t_over_till_the_fat_lady_sings

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jjacksonRIAB 3 points ago +3 / -0

That most of the worst tyrants in history began their careers pretending to be humble men, eager to please, promising everything and acting in the interests of the Common Man - wolves in sheep's clothing.