Glenn Reynolds, "Socialism not as hot as its spokesman" (11 February 2016), USA Today
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As the saying goes, a government that robs Peter to pay Paul can count on getting Paul’s vote.
— Glenn Reynolds on Government
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About Glenn Reynolds
Glenn Harlan Reynolds (born 27 August 1960) is an American academic. He is a Beauchamp Brogan Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Tennessee College of Law, and is known for his American politics weblog, Instapundit.
About Glenn Reynolds
Glenn Harlan Reynolds (born 27 August 1960) is an American academic. He is a Beauchamp Brogan Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Tennessee College of Law, and is known for his American politics weblog, Instapundit.
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