Influenced by the common bias, which indisposes distrust of the political party with which they have been associated, they continue in the companionship early adopted, and often learn to combat for an organization, which, as a whole, is hostile to the very principles they have at heart.
Sumner discusses the tendency of individuals to remain loyal to political parties that contradict their core beliefs.
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I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
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