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The secret organization, founded on religious prejudice, or on race prejudice, is a good instrument to advance the political fortunes of men who could not gain advancement in an established political organization.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “The secret organization, founded on religious prejudice, or on race prejudice, is a good instrument to advance the…”
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He critiques secret organizations that exploit religious and racial prejudices for political gain.
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