Mike Royko Quotes

It's much harder to be a liberal than a conservative. Why? Because it is easier to give someone the finger than a helping hand.

Mike Royko

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• It's much harder to be a liberal than a conservative. Why? Because it is easier to give someone the finger than a helping hand.

  

  Mike Royko
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  • Easier
  • Fingers