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What scared me in that debate is that its not about the ownership rules at all. The vast majority of people dont even kn
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"What scared me in that debate is that it's not about the ownership rules at all. The vast majority of people don't even know what the rules say, to be perfectly candid. Name all six of them"

- Michael K. Powell

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In this quote, Michael K. Powell is revealing his worry about the lack of understanding and awareness surrounding ownership rules in a debate. He thinks that the debate is not genuinely about the guidelines themselves, but rather about something else entirely. Powell goes on to state that most of individuals are not even knowledgeable about what the guidelines really say, which is a worrying realization. He then challenges the audience to name all six of the rules, indicating that the majority of people would not be able to do so. This quote highlights the value of being informed and knowledgeable about essential concerns, instead of just participating in arguments without a real understanding of the topic at hand.

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Michael K. Powell This quote is written / told by Michael K. Powell somewhere between March 23, 1963 and today. He was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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