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Independence makes for antagonism and antagonism, in its turn, makes for confusion.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “Independence makes for antagonism and antagonism, in its turn, makes for confusion.”
Editor's note · Context
He suggests that independence among branches of government can lead to confusion.
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