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It's too late. We can't win, they've gotten too powerful.
Abbie Hoffman
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Abbie Hoffman
Age: 52 †
Born: 1936
Born: November 30
Died: 1989
Died: April 12
Human Rights Activist
Peace Activist
Political Activist
Political Writer
Politician
Psychologist
Social Activist
Writer
Worcester
Massachusetts
Abbie Hoffmann
Abbott Hoffman
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Abbott Howard Hoffman
America Hoffman
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Barry Freed
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Smoking dope and hanging up Che's picture is no more a commitment than drinking milk and collecting postage stamps.
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Random political acts produce random political results. Why waste even a rock?
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Peace is a very complicated concept. When the lion gobbles up the lamb and wipes his lips, then there's peace. Well, I ain't for that peace at all.
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To steal from a brother or sister is evil. To not steal from the institutions that are the pillars of the Pig Empire is equally immoral.
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Wouldn't you want to be indicted by the govenment for a high crime? It's a great thrill. It's an honor. It's a compliment. It's fun. I'm enjoying every minute of it!
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Free speech means the right to shout 'theatre' in a crowded fire.
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