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“People don’t elect presidents who tell them to sacrifice. They elect presidents who solve problems for them so they don’t have to sacrifice.”
This is why our founders wanted a representative democracy, because they knew that if you give the average guy the chance, he’ll vote for a fantasy world with no taxes and free beer.
But before you laugh at us, remember: This desire to have everything and give up nothing is a national condition, not just a California thing. Like everything else, we just take what’s real, exaggerate it, add some explosions and give it a giant pair of fake breasts.
— Bill Maher
