I still do not understand how a corporation can have person-hood if it has no soul and never dies.
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You wonder sometimes how our government puts on its pants in the morning.
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What this quote means
This quote humorously questions the competence of government officials in a relatable way.
Jon Stewart's quote uses humor to highlight the absurdity often observed in government actions and decisions. By likening government officials to people getting dressed in the morning, he puts into perspective the everyday nature of their responsibilities while also suggesting a lack of confidence in their ability to handle serious tasks.
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GovernmentHumorAbsurdityResponsibilityCompetence
In practice
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During a comedy night focusing on politics.
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Wait a minute! Wait a minute! I figured this out. I know what's wrong with what we've done in Iraq. We've been following time as it goes forward. What a classic mistake. Linear time is so pre-9-11.
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You just have to keep trying to do good work, and hope that it leads to more good work. I want to look back on my career and be proud of the work, and be proud that I tried everything. Yes, I want to look back and know that I was terrible at a variety of things.
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If you don't stick to your values when they're being tested, they're not values: they're hobbies.
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Thomas Jefferson once said: 'Of course the people don't want war. But the people can be brought to the bidding of their leader. All you have to do is tell them they're being attacked and denounce the pacifists for somehow a lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.' I think that was Jefferson. Oh wait. That was Hermann Goering. Shoot." [Hosting the Peabody Awards for broadcasting excellence at the New York Waldorf-Astoria, June 6, 2006]
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