“Cry ‘Havoc!’, and let slip the dogs of war.” A line written by William Shakespeare about 400 years ago.
A historical footnote tells us that one pack of dogs taken into battle was so vicious they attacked everybody, friend and foe, from horses to wounded soldiers.
The lesson to political parties on both sides, Democrats and Republicans: Be mindful of who is encouraged to be let loose to create havoc.
— Dorrance Collins
Anchorage
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