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Will Rogers

It's easy being a humorist when you've got the whole government working for you.

Government

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Will Rogers is saying that making jokes about politics is simple when the government itself provides plenty of material through its actions or mistakes. He implies that the government's behavior often creates situations that are naturally funny or absurd, making the humorist's job easier.

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