Care Quote by Jane Smiley

“The thing about Republicans is that they don't care so much about respect, but they love fear, at least in others.” quote by Jane Smiley — Download Open image

“The thing about Republicans is that they don't care so much about respect, but they love fear, at least in others.”

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