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In our brief national history we have shot four of our presidents, worried five of them to death, impeached one and hounded another out of office. And when all else fails, we hold an election and assassinate their character.

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The most brilliant satire of all time was 'A Modest Proposal' by Jonathan Swift. You'll notice how everything got straightened out in Ireland within days of that coming out.

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Think what evil creeps liberals would be if their plans to enfeeble the individual, exhaust the economy, impede the rule of law, and cripple national defense were guided by a coherent ideology instead of smug ignorance.

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The difference between American parties is actually simple. Democrats are in favor of higher taxes to pay for greater spending, while Republicans are in favor of greater spending, for which the taxpayers will pay.

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The First Amendment only says 'Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.' It can disrespect all it wants.

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Political discourse has become so rotten that it's no longer possible to tell the stench of one presidential candidate from the stink of another.

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The world is being run by irresponsible spoiled brats.

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The foundation of collectivism is simple: There should be no important economic differences among people. No one should be too rich.

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The 20th century was a test bed for big ideas - fascism, communism, the atomic bomb.

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Everybody knows how to raise children, except the people who have them.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Comedian

Born: November 14th, 1947

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