"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." β H.L. Mencken
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Clamorous Reed Warbler | India
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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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βThe 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 (HL Mencken)
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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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βThe 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 β H.L. Mencken
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General Flynn Β¦ βThe 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.β β H.L. Mencken
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H.l. Mencken, in 1918, Observed That βThe 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 Imaginaryβ.
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ITAP of Clamorous Reed Warbler
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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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βThe 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
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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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Clamorous Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus stentoreus) -- Mamaci Vadi Road, Virar, Maharashtra, India [OC] [2048x1280]
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@laphamsquart: βThe 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 β H.L. Mencken, born on this day in 1880. https://t.co/tnauMxTl6W https://t.co/mcJBhXeYgv
mobile.twitter.com/laphamβ¦
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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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Episode Discussion: S03E18 "Clamorous Night"
[R] The team faces a deadly threat; Roman's allegiances are tested.
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Cody Rhodes a month ago: Pretty sure genuine bad guys are intended to make the fans angry. If youβre clamoring for it, thatβs not a βheelβ
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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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Clamorous Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus stentoreus) -- Mamaci Vadi Road, Virar, Maharashtra, India [OC] [2048x1280]
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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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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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H.L. Mencken, in 1918, Observed That βThe 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 Imaginaryβ.
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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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