AndrewKnox B KanikiA leader or president that never rebukes violence, is like one that takes utter pride in it's rage
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When one leader or president takes utter pride in the level of violence that is used to silence, punish or kill their opposition, they are no different than those they have silenced. The only difference is they are the ones doing the silencing, punishing, and killing.
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