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War expands government powers. The trouble is that, when the war goes away, the government powers do not.
P. J. O'Rourke
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War expands government powers. The trouble is that, when the war goes away, the government powers do not. — P. J. O'Rourke

About P. J. O'Rourke

P. J. O'Rourke was a Comedian from United States (1947–2022).

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This quote is attributed to P. J. O'Rourke, a Comedian from United States.
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P. J. O'Rourke lived from 1947 – 2022.
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