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The speaker says she wants contradictory benefits at the same time. The reply turns that into a political joke, suggesting that kind of self-serving logic is associated with Republicans. The line uses humor to criticize hypocrisy.
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Originally said in English.
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About Nicole Hollander
American cartoonist and writer
Nicole Marilyn Hollander is an American cartoonist and writer, known for her daily comic strip Sylvia. The strip was syndicated to newspapers across the United States by Tribune Media Services. Hollander built her reputation through Sylvia, which brought her work into a national newspaper audience. Her career centers on cartooning and writing, with Sylvia as the main work associated with her name.
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