"I think I have a normal threshold of anger, but it's true that I am, by nature, belligerent."
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Gore Vidal (1925-2012) was an American writer, political commentator, and cultural critic whose sharp wit and intellect left an indelible mark on American literature and public discourse. Born into a prominent political family, Vidal's diverse body of work encompasses novels, essays, and plays, tackling themes of power, sexuality, and the intricacies of American society. Renowned for his provocative insights and eloquent critiques, he remains a significant figure in the literary world, inspiring generations to question the status quo and engage in critical thought.
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"The genius of our ruling class is that it has kept a majority of the people from ever questioning the inequity of a system where most people drudge along, paying heavy taxes for which they get nothing in return."
Gore Vidal"Half of the American people have never read a newspaper. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half."
Gore Vidal"Any American who is prepared to run for president should automatically, by definition, be disqualified from ever doing so."
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"Apparently, a democracy is a place where numerous elections are held at great cost without issues and with interchangeable candidates."
Gore Vidal"'The Turner Diaries' is a racist daydream by a former physics teacher writing under the pseudonym Andrew Macdonald."
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"We are the United States of Amnesia, which is encouraged by a media that has no desire to tell us the truth about anything, serving their corporate masters who have other plans to dominate us."
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"As the age of television progresses the Reagans will be the rule, not the exception. To be perfect for television is all a President has to be these days."
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