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“The three branches of government number considerably more than three and are not, in any sense, "branches" since that would imply that there is something they are all attached to besides self-aggrandizement and our pocketbooks.”

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Book:Parliament of Whores: A Lone Humorist Attempts to Explain the Entire U.S. Government

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Parliament of Whores: A Lone Humorist Attempts to Explain the Entire U.S. Government

This book is a humorous take on the U.S. government, providing a satirical perspective on its workings and institutions. more

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