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When I see the worsening degeneracy in our politicians, our media, our educators, and our intelligentsia, I can't help wondering if the day may yet come when the only thing that can save this country is a military coup.

Thomas Sowell

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Thomas Sowell
Age: 94
Born: 1930
Born: June 30
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