>>>In the end they will lay their freedom at our feet, and say to us, "Make us your slaves, but feed us."
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>FWIW, here is the invariably snipped-out continuation of this quotation from the Grand Inquisitor:
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>>>They will understand themselves, at last, that freedom and bread enough for all are inconceivable together, for never, never will they be able to share between them!
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>Never able to share?! Freedom and bread for all cannot co-exist?! What a lovely fellow. Doesn't sound like anybody you'd vote for.

You'd be surprised who Americans would vote for. At least the Republicans seem to be coming to their senses. Mitt Romney is not an inspiring leader but I knew eventually the Repubs would hold their noses and go with him. He's their only realistic chance.