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“From my experience, politicians are much more uncomfortable being made fun of than they are being preached at and screeched at - you know, and the soapbox routine. They're much more uneasy knowing they're a target of ridicule.”

Quote by Carl Hiaasen

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Carl Hiaasen, born on March 12, 1953, is a renowned journalist and author from the United States. His works are known for their humor, satire, and exposure of social issues, primarily focusing on the political and social realities of Florida. more

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