My father always said that government is like watching anot… - Orson Scott Card

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My father always said that government is like watching another man piss in your boot. Someone feels better but it certainly isn’t you.

Orson Scott Card

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About Orson Scott Card

Orson Scott Card (born August 24, 1951) is an American author working in numerous genres. He is best known for his novel Ender's Game and its many sequels. Ender's Game and Speaker for the Dead were both awarded the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award.

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Pen Names: Brian Green • Frederick Bliss • Bryan Green • P. Q. Gump • Byron Walley

Alternative Names: Scott Richards • Dinah Kirkham • P.Q. Gump • Byron S. Walley • Noam D. Pellume

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My father always said that government is like watching another man piss in your boot. Someone feels better but it certainly isn’t you. - Orson Scott Card

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