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American society is increasingly a conspiracy of the smart against the dumb. - John Derbyshire
" "American society is increasingly a conspiracy of the smart against the dumb.
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About John Derbyshire
John Derbyshire (born 3 June 1945) is a British-born naturalized American writer, journalist and commentator. He formerly wrote a column in National Review. He has also written for the New English Review. His columns cover a broad range of political and cultural topics, including immigration, China, history, mathematics and race.
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