But his political sense kept up a persistent itch that said… - C. J. Cherryh

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But his political sense kept up a persistent itch that said: A, Given ignorance in the mix, stupidity was at least as common in politics as astute maneuvering; B, Crisis always drew insects; and, C, Inevitably the party trying to resolve a matter had to contend with the party most willing to exploit it.

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C. J. Cherryh (born Carolyn Janice Cherry on 1 September 1942) is an American science fiction and fantasy author.

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Inevitably the party trying to resolve a matter had to contend with the party most willing to exploit it.

Given ignorance in the mix, stupidity was at least as common in politics as astute maneuvering;

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