"Yeah, this country's founding fathers are a bunch of dead rich white men, but they did set things up so you could come and sit at the table, so don't piss in the finger bowls, all right? Thank you. In return for unfettered economic opportunity and no government death squads, try to get along with your new stepmotherland, and don't be resentful if there's a set of house rules already in place."

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Source: Dennis Miller (2011). “Ranting Again”, p.31, Main Street Books

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Dennis Miller

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Dennis Miller is a comedian and political commentator known for his sharp wit and insightful critiques of society and culture.

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