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It Costs Nothing to be Patriot

In the beginning a patriot is a scarce man, hated and feared and scorned. But in time when his cause succeeds, the timid join him, because then it costs nothing to be patriot.
-Mark Twain

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Anonymous said…
i like this one...
Roger said…
As a patriot I fight everyday against the forces of tyrrany. This statement is absolutely true in my experience. I am not afaid and have committed my life to face the hatred and scorn in my pursuit of victory over the forces of darkness.

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