Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

The last thing I ever wanted was to be alive when the three most powerful people on the whole planet would be named Bush, Dick and Colon.

The last thing I ever wanted was to be alive when the three

Summary

This quote satirically expresses a personal distaste for the political landscape at a specific point in time. It humorously highlights the speaker's aversion by playfully combining the names of prominent figures: President George W. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, and Secretary of Defense Colin Powell. The quote suggests a sense of disbelief or dissatisfaction with the individuals and their perceived power on a global scale.

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By Kurt Vonnegut

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