Politics A Disease.
A politician, who is a "rent walker, was out enjoying his favorite recreation. Alter going a lew miles he .sat down to rest. "AVaiit a lilt ,i»i.ster?" asked a good-natured fanner, driving that way. "Thank you," responded the politician. "I will avail myself of your kind offer.'' The two rode on in silence for a while. Presently the farmer asked— "Professional man?" "Yes." answered the politician, who was thinking of a .Bill he had pending before the House. After another long pause the farmer observed "\ou ain't a lawyer, or you'd he talkin': you ain't a doctor, 'cause you ain t got a hag; and you ain't a preacher, from the looks of vmi. What is your profession?" "I am a politician. was the p'yThe farmer gave a snort of disgu.st. "Politics ain't no profession; politics is a disease," said he.
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Horowhenua Chronicle, 13 March 1911, Page 4
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144Politics A Disease. Horowhenua Chronicle, 13 March 1911, Page 4
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