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Some extremists like to shout their most extreme views, while others express them in niche journals or in private, among well-heeled friends.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026
But in private, some senior European officials are more blunt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Until six years ago, opinions on it were only ever whispered in private.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
And 52% say they would invest in private assets if they were available in their company’s plan.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
“I want war like I want polio,” Johnson groaned in private.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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