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I do not think military readiness, in itself, will defeat Communism. I do not think we can consider the job finished with that. I think it buys us time to do the bigger job. We must demonstrate that it is possible to overcome poverty, misery and decay by democratic means, and that we must ourselves believe, and must show others, that our American tradition of the dignity and liberty of the individual is not a luxury for easy times but is the basic source of strength and security of a successful society.

Jane Jacobs (1916-2006) American-Canadian journalist, author, urban theorist, activist
“No Virtue in Meek Conformity” (1952)

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I do not think military readiness, in itself, will defeat Communism. I do not think we can consider the job finished with that. I think it buys us time to do the bigger job. We must demonstrate that it is possible to overcome poverty, misery and...

Kristian

January 8, 2024 10:12am

11am and on. Snow moved on, sun's still indecisive. Behind these walls, neighbour seems involved in a challenging call, or just into discussing personal issues with himself. (Wonder whether the model should be consulted for that. Maybe the outcome would at least be entertaining for a few moments and another coffee...)

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