Such consummate hypocrisy is an outrage upon the intelligence of the nineteenth century; and it will meet its just reward.
Victoria C. Woodhull: “Such consummate hypocrisy is an outrage upon the intelligence of the nineteenth century; and it will meet its just…”
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Woodhull condemns the hypocrisy of political leaders and predicts their eventual downfall.
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