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Violent, stupid men who would be the dregs of society under normal conditions rise amid the trauma, chaos and stress and become revered leaders. ~David Brooks
Daniel Larison
Jan 25, 2007 9:25 AM

Violent, stupid men who would be the dregs of society under normal conditions rise amid the trauma, chaos and stress and become revered leaders. ~David Brooks

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