Quote by Jimmy Breslin

The office of president is a bastardized thing, half royalty and half democracy that nobody knows whether to genuflect or spit.

The office of president is a bastardized thing, half royalty

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This quote highlights the complex nature of the presidency, which contains elements of both royalty and democracy. It emphasizes the confusion and uncertainty surrounding how individuals should react or respond to a president, as they are torn between demonstrating respect or expressing disdain. The term "bastardized" reflects the idea that the nature of the presidency is distorted and corrupted due to this fusion of contrasting elements, leaving people unsure of the appropriate attitude or approach towards the office.

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