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The Clinton administration launched an attack on people in Texas because those people were religious nuts with guns.
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"The Clinton administration launched an attack on people in Texas because those people were religious nuts with guns. Hell, this country was founded by religious nuts with guns. Who does Bill Clinton think stepped ashore on Plymouth Rock?"

- P. J. O'Rourke

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This quote by P. J. O'Rourke is a criticism of the Clinton administration's attack on people in Texas. O'Rourke is pointing out the paradox of the scenario, as the United States was founded by religious individuals with guns. He is questioning why the Clinton administration would attack people in Texas for the very same reasons that the starting daddies of the United States had. O'Rourke is indicating that the Clinton administration is being hypocritical in their actions. He is also highlighting the value of spiritual liberty and the right to bear arms, which are two of the founding principles of the United States. O'Rourke is recommending that the Clinton administration should not be attacking individuals in Texas for exercising their rights as Americans.

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P. J. O'Rourke This quote is written / told by P. J. O'Rourke somewhere between November 14, 1947 and today. He was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 43 other quotes.

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