When a private entity does not produce the desired results, it is (certain body parts excepted) done away with. But a public entity gets bigger. (P. J. O'Rourke)

When a private entity does not produce the desired results, it is (certain body parts excepted) done away with. But a public entity gets bigger.

P. J. O'Rourke

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