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Irish_Dem

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17. Fascists usually kill all the intellectuals and scientists.

Reply to GPV (Reply #16)

Sun Dec 4, 2022, 03:13 PM

Dec 2022

(Except of course they keep the scientists who can make killing machines.)

Dictators will not tolerate anyone who might challenge their authority.
Who cannot be easily manipulated and controlled.

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"My ignorance is just as good as your knowledge." Coming to a school near you. GPV Dec 2022 #16

Fascists usually kill all the intellectuals and scientists. Irish_Dem Dec 2022 #17

Oh my God, indeed! Teaching requires training. That means college courses plus GPV Dec 2022 #6

See My Post #18 ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 #19

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Ummm... ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 #18

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