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An election is nothing more than the advanced auction of stolen goods.

"An election is nothing more than the advanced auction of stolen goods."

— Ambrose Bierce

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Author: Ambrose Bierce
Category: Advantage
Tags: Advantage Cynical Election Good Stolen

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Elections are cynically portrayed as competing promises about public resources.

Key takeaway: Compare campaign promises with their costs and legitimacy.

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Attributed author: Ambrose Bierce

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