"Reader, suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself"
- Mark Twain
About this Quote
Mark Twain's quote is a humorous way of explaining the absurdity of the American political system. He implies that the two functions of an idiot and a member of Congress are interchangeable, recommending that the members of Congress are very little smarter than an idiot. This quote is a criticism of the lack of intelligence and knowledge of the members of Congress, and how they are refraining from doing their task appropriately. It is likewise a commentary on the state of American politics, and how it is frequently filled with corruption and incompetence. Twain's quote is a reminder that the people in power need to be held to a higher requirement, which the citizens must be more associated with the political process. It is a call to action for citizens to be more knowledgeable about the issues and to take a stand versus the corruption and incompetence of the government.
This quote is written / told by Mark Twain between November 30, 1835 and April 21, 1910. He was a famous Author from USA.
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