“Government subsidies can be critically analyzed according to a simple principle: You are smarter than the government, so when the government pays you to do something you wouldn't do on your own, it is almost always paying you to do something stupid.”
Quote by P. J. O'Rourke
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All the Trouble in the World: The Lighter Side of Overpopulation, Famine, Ecological Disaster, Ethnic Hatred, Plague, and Poverty
This book takes a satirical look at serious global problems, offering a light-hearted perspective on overpopulation, famine, ecological disasters, ethnic hatred, plague, and poverty. more
Author
P. J. O'Rourke
P. J. O'Rourke, born on November 14, 1947, is a renowned satirical writer known for his humorous and satirical commentary on political and social issues. His distinctive writing style, characterized by wit and sharpness, has won him a wide readership. more
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