Thought

George Santayana

Only when vitality is low do people find material things oppressive and ideal things unsubstantial.
George Santayana, Winds of Doctrine (1913).

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In-Nate Problem
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A Deafening Disquiet
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The Ultimate Legislature
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The Next Election
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Golden State Voters
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Measures for Measures
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Denial Is a River in Argentina?
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Watch Out!
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The Hill as Hallucinogen
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Elon & Vivek to Cut Government?
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None Dare Call It Careerism
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Indicting Incumbency
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Term Limits Apply to Socialists,Too
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Mass Corruption
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The Next Election
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Pulling It Off
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Extremist Against Charity
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Is Denmark Socialist?
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The Obstruction
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The Venezuela Chaos
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