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“What I'm getting at is, you know, if we really want to get serious about helping all the people living in the street and getting people jobs, we could just hire half the people in the country to spy on the other half.”

Quote by Jello Biafra

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Jello Biafra is a renowned American singer, best known for his role as the lead vocalist for the punk rock band Dead Kennedys. He is recognized for his radical lyrics and anti-establishment stance, which have had a profound impact on the punk rock movement. more

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