"And what do Democrats stand for, if they are so ready to defame concerned citizens as the 'mob' — a word betraying a Marie Antoinette delusion of superiority to ordinary mortals. I thought my party was populist, attentive to the needs and wishes of those outside the power structure. And as a product of the 1960s, I thought the Democratic party was passionately committed to freedom of thought and speech."
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Camille Paglia, in "Camille Paglia: Pelosi Needs to Go!" in neveryetmelted.com (12 August 2009)
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