Quote by Robert Welch

The whole country is one vast insane asylum and they're letting the worst patients run the place.

The whole country is one vast insane asylum and they're lett

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker perceives their country as a chaotic and irrational environment where individuals who have not exhibited desirable qualities are given power and control. The phrase "one vast insane asylum" symbolizes the overall tumultuous nature of the nation. The notion of "letting the worst patients run the place" implies a lack of competent leadership or decision-making, entrusted to those who are unfit or incompetent. Overall, the quote expresses a sense of frustration and disillusionment with the current state of affairs in the country described.

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By Robert Welch

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