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I think in the corridors of power these dangerous kinds of orders are issued in a much more vague way, passed down two o
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"I think in the corridors of power these dangerous kinds of orders are issued in a much more vague way, passed down two or three levels of command before they're given to the assassin"

- Eddie Campbell

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The quote recommends that powerful individuals may provide orders that threaten, however do not specify them explicitly. Rather, they are passed down via a hierarchy of command prior to finally reaching the person who will certainly perform the order. This might indicate a sense of detachment or deniability for those who release these orders, as they are not straight in charge of the activities taken. In addition, it might recommend a culture of secrecy and adjustment within powerful organizations, where harmful acts can be executed without responsibility or openness.

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Scotland Flag This quote is written / told by Eddie Campbell somewhere between August 10, 1955 and today. He/she was a famous Artist from Scotland. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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