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ON ABSOLUTE CORRUPTION PART 1

IN 1887 JOHN DALBERG-ACTON, 1ST BARON ACTON, wrote “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” These days, lamentable, Lord Acton’s adage comes to mind increasingly often.  John Emerich … Continue reading →

January 7, 2026 · Leave a comment

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