"The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by an endless series of hobgoblins, most of them imaginary." – H.L. Mencken
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πŸ‘€︎ u/ClassicSoulboy
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Clamorous Reed Warbler | India
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πŸ‘€︎ u/ramkrishr
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Hear the loud nozzle bells- Brazen bells! ...In a clamorous appealing to the mercy of the fire, In a mad expostulation with the deaf and frantic fire.
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β€œThe whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary.” (HL Mencken)
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πŸ‘€︎ u/RProgrammerMan
πŸ“…︎ Sep 13 2021
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"It was his view rather that every act soon eluded the grasp of its propagator to be swept away in a clamorous tide of unforeseen consequence." - Cormac McCarthy
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πŸ‘€︎ u/RKOunion
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β€œThe whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary.” – H.L. Mencken
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πŸ‘€︎ u/ClassicSoulboy
πŸ“…︎ Sep 23 2021
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General Flynn Β¦ β€œThe whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by an endless series of hobgoblins, most of them imaginary.” ― H.L. Mencken mobile.twitter.com/BonusF…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/BonusFacts
πŸ“…︎ Oct 27 2021
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The Clamorous Blue Jay wanderer.com/features/the…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/FillsYourNiche
πŸ“…︎ Aug 30 2021
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All's Clamorous on the Eastern Front (Fan Fiction) Now on AO3. archiveofourown.org/works…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/comedianmasta
πŸ“…︎ Jul 26 2021
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The Clamorous Blue Jay wanderer.com/features/the…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/FillsYourNiche
πŸ“…︎ Aug 30 2021
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Clamorous Reed Warbler
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πŸ‘€︎ u/rajapraveen80
πŸ“…︎ Jan 12 2021
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πŸ‘€︎ u/BayAreaBirds
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H.l. Mencken, in 1918, Observed That β€œThe Whole Aim of Practical Politics Is to Keep the Populace Alarmed (and Hence Clamorous to Be Led to Safety) by an Endless Series of Hobgoblins, Most of Them Imaginary”.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/greyfalcon333
πŸ“…︎ Mar 11 2021
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ITAP of Clamorous Reed Warbler
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πŸ‘€︎ u/rajapraveen80
πŸ“…︎ Jan 12 2021
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As the fires raged across the alien battlefield, a clamorous din filled my ears and the acrid smell of smoke filled my lungs.

As the rising heat grew, I turned around to see the theater behind me engulfed in flame.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/Timeless-Traveler
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β€œThe whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary.” - H.L. Mencken rclutz.wordpress.com/2020…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/romark1965
πŸ“…︎ Oct 29 2020
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Clamorous Reed Warbler, Nikon D500 Sigma 150-600 @ 1/1600 sec. f/6.3 600 mm ISO 1250
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πŸ‘€︎ u/rajapraveen80
πŸ“…︎ Jan 12 2021
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Clamorous Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus stentoreus) -- Mamaci Vadi Road, Virar, Maharashtra, India [OC] [2048x1280]
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πŸ‘€︎ u/wildindiain
πŸ“…︎ Nov 20 2019
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Minor Dalit Girl Gang Raped by 3 Rape Jihadis in UP, Where is the Clamorous & Glamorous Celebs? hinduexistence.org/2019/0…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/fanabba
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@laphamsquart: β€œThe whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary.” β€” H.L. Mencken, born on this day in 1880. https://t.co/tnauMxTl6W https://t.co/mcJBhXeYgv mobile.twitter.com/lapham…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/-en-
πŸ“…︎ Sep 12 2020
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"It may be romantic, but this seafood restaurant is too loud!" Tom shouted over the clamorous din.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Vidarella
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Episode Discussion: S03E18 "Clamorous Night"

[R] The team faces a deadly threat; Roman's allegiances are tested.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/MoonKnight77
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Cody Rhodes a month ago: Pretty sure genuine bad guys are intended to make the fans angry. If you’re clamoring for it, that’s not a β€œheel” twitter.com/CodyRhodes/st…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/danboy5000
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"The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary." -H. L. Mencken

This quote fabulously describes why gun control, among other issues, is constantly thrust in our faces. Which quotes have you heard that resonate with you in terms of explaining why gun control and other authoritarian schemes are pushed so hardcore?

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πŸ‘€︎ u/razor_beast
πŸ“…︎ May 25 2019
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Clamorous Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus stentoreus) -- Mamaci Vadi Road, Virar, Maharashtra, India [OC] [2048x1280]
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πŸ‘€︎ u/wildindiain
πŸ“…︎ Nov 20 2019
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A restaurant called Mama Bird where you're assigned a server who chews the food for you and spits it into your open mouth. You and your party are encouraged to clamor for her attention so she feeds you first. No cutlery allowed.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/itsNotYourKey
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So Fragile They Are Clamoring To Frame A Father And Daughter Legally Open Carrying In The Same Light As Kyle Rittenhouse Who Broke Several Laws
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πŸ‘€︎ u/CantStopPoppin
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H.L. Mencken, in 1918, Observed That β€œThe Whole Aim of Practical Politics Is to Keep the Populace Alarmed (and Hence Clamorous to Be Led to Safety) by an Endless Series of Hobgoblins, Most of Them Imaginary”.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/greyfalcon333
πŸ“…︎ Mar 05 2021
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Every day, this just seems more true: "The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary." --H. L. Mencken
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