I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.
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The 1928 Republican Convention opened with a prayer. If the Lord can see His way clear to bless the Republican Party the way it's been carrying on, then the rest of us ought to get it without even asking.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote humorously suggests that if the Republican Party receives divine favor despite its actions, everyone else should also receive blessings without effort.
Will Rogers uses this quote to convey a satirical commentary on the state of politics, specifically the Republican Party in 1928. By highlighting a prayer at the convention, he implies that if the party, with all its shortcomings, can be blessed by God, then surely others who do not misbehave should also receive favors without having to plead for them.
Themes
PoliticsHumorBlessingsRepublican PartyDivine Favor
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a political commentary piece discussing the influence of religion in politics.
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