[I]f you think that American imperialism and its globalised, capitalist form is the most dangerous thing in the world, that means you don't think the Islamic Republic of Iran or North Korea or the Taliban is as bad.
Christopher HitchensAbout author
- Author's profession: Author
- Nationality: american
- Born: April 13, 1949
- Died: December 15, 2011
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