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The United States military is probably the most socialistic institution in the United States.

- Rod Lurie
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The United States military is probably the most socialistic institution in the United States.

The United States military is probably the most socialistic institution in the United States.

The United States military is probably the most socialistic institution in the United States.

The United States military is probably the most socialistic institution in the United States.

The United States military is probably the most socialistic institution in the United States.

The United States military is probably the most socialistic institution in the United States.

The United States military is probably the most socialistic institution in the United States.

The United States military is probably the most socialistic institution in the United States.

The United States military is probably the most socialistic institution in the United States.

The United States military is probably the most socialistic institution in the United States.

The United States military is probably the most socialistic institution in the United States.

The United States military is probably the most socialistic institution in the United States.

The United States military is probably the most socialistic institution in the United States.

The United States military is probably the most socialistic institution in the United States.

The United States military is probably the most socialistic institution in the United States.