“Once the candidates are nominated, pails of mud are dumped upon their heads. Lies and exaggerations are knowingly spread. Bellies and backs are polished. All manner of infamy is considered legitimate. All kinds of blows are good as long as they stun the enemy. Whoever invests effective villainous act struts about like a peacock. Even prominent men believe themselves excused from the more trivial duties of honor”
José Mârti