P. J. O'Rourke

P. J. O'Rourke was an American political satirist and author known for his humorous commentary on politics and society.

"The Democrats are the party that says government will make you smarter, taller, richer, and remove the crabgrass on your lawn. Republicans are the party that says government doesn't work, and then they get elected and prove it."

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"Adam Smith's huge failure was the fact that he did not foresee the industrial revolution."

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"When you pay a hospital bill, you're really paying two hospital bills - one bill for you because you have a job and/or insurance and can pay the hospital. And another bill, which is tacked onto your bill, to cover the medical expenses of someone who doesn't have a job and/or insurance and can't pay the hospital."

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"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences."

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"The purpose of sports - even foreign sports - is not to bore people."

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