On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
The spirit of corruption is so inseparably interwoven with British politics, that their ministry suppose all mankind are governed by the same motives.
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Thomas Paine
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Editor's note · Context
Paine, in "The American Crisis," criticizes British politics for its inherent corruption, suggesting its leaders assume universal venality.
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