I left.

Not US, but Australia. Howard can go jump a cliff.

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As for rallies and so forth, I've taken to heart what my mother, someone who lived under Stalin, once told me: don't stand out. The fact I post my political views on the internet is a weakness of mine.

Remember, just because the system is sane today is no guarantee it will always be the case. And your words and actions - they will be remembered.

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