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Wed, May 19 2010 1:22 PM

their main interest is liberty

Today I was reminded of a great quote from Barry Goldwater's Conscience of a Conservative . Last time I discussed the book I was rather negative, but as far as 20th century politicians go, Goldwater was near the top. The following might convince you...
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Wed, Oct 7 2009 8:00 AM

conflicted conscience

Barry Goldwater's The Conscience of a Conservative is, sadly, just another politician's manifesto, making sweeping statements in support of individual rights in one breath and in the next sacrificing them at the altar of government. He believes...
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