You must be stronger that is more Machiavellian
To win this political chess in a democracy
Where the incumbent has the upper hand:
And is unashamed to use the upper hand:
You must never hesitate in the circumstances
To use the dirtiest of tricks, one after one,
ever-increase.
Emmanuel George Cefai
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