Quote by Martyn Harris

Pull out a Monte Cristo at a dinner party and the political liberal turns into the nicotine fascist.

Pull out a Monte Cristo at a dinner party and the political

Summary

This quote suggests that bringing out a Monte Cristo cigar at a dinner party can provoke a change in behavior or attitude in someone who identifies as politically liberal. The term "nicotine fascist" implies that this individual becomes strict or authoritarian when it comes to the use of nicotine or smoking. The quote may be highlighting a stereotype or generalization about liberals and their stance on smoking, portraying them as becoming overly controlling or intolerant in certain situations.

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By Martyn Harris

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