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   The Goddess Anoia (anoia@mendeddrum.org)'s status on Wednesday, 06-Nov-2024 17:09:59 JST The Goddess Anoia

   Today's poignant Pratchett quote.

   "What kind of man would put a known criminal in charge of a major branch of government? Apart from, say, the average voter." ~ Terry Pratchett

   #GNUTerryPratchett

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     valhalla (valhalla@social.gl-como.it)'s status on Wednesday, 06-Nov-2024 17:09:57 JST valhalla

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     @Anoia wasn't Pratchett talking in a context where the known criminal was an actually competent person with moral principles?
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     The Goddess Anoia (anoia@mendeddrum.org)'s status on Wednesday, 06-Nov-2024 17:22:18 JST The Goddess Anoia

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     @valhalla at that point I think it was touch and go on the principles but there was hope.
     But the criminal aspect is the relevant bit. Pratchett (and therefore moist and vetinari) knew people are idiots en mass and will vote for whoever, often because they see someone unafraid to commit a crime as a good strong person

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