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July 19, 2006

Santayana was a Bastard, but Right

Now, as then, we will moan that "if only we had known".
Now, as then, we know, deep down, we know.
Now, as then, we are too afraid of the practical consequences of inaction, and too ready to rationalize away our moral natures.
Soon, as then, will we say "never again"?
Soon, as now, will we decide that "never again" is too hard-line to be practical?

Posted by jeff at July 19, 2006 9:50 PM

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"Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then."

Bob Seeger, poet, rock 'n' roller

Posted by: Bat One at July 21, 2006 1:06 AM