“Having a favorite politician is like a slave having a favorite master”

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Above, Big Apple Corner at 54th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. Google Maps. Stolen and missing, 2021-2024.

Above, John J. Fitz Gerald, from the Aug. 15, 1931, Binghamton (NY) Press, pg. 14.

Listen to Robert Emmerich introduce "The Big Apple," a hit song from 1937. Music written by Bob and performed by Tommy Dorsey's Clambake Seven with Bob on piano. Lyrics written by Buddy Bernier and sung by Edythe Wright. Audio provided by Dorothy Emmerich.

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Entry from April 29, 2021

“Having a favorite politician is like a slave having a favorite master”

“Having a favorite politician is like a slave having a favorite master” was posted on Twitter by Imagine trusting Politicians and Celebrities on February 25, 2021. “Having a favorite politician is like a slave having a favorite master” was posted on Twitter by Imagine trusting Politicians and Celebrities again on April 27, 2021.

“Trying to pick my favorite politician is like trying to decide which STD is just right for me” is a related saying.

Twitter
Imagine trusting Politicians and Celebrities
@skye_daddy
Having a favorite politician is like a slave having a favorite master.
1:42 PM · Feb 25, 2021·Twitter for iPhone

Twitter
Imagine trusting Politicians and Celebrities
@skye_daddy
Having a favorite politician is like a slave having a favorite master.
5:29 PM · Apr 27, 2021·Twitter for iPhone

Twitter
Richard (The Dick) Wilson
@TruthTooSpicy
Americans having a favorite politician is like slaves having a favorite master.
9:08 PM · Apr 28, 2021·Twitter for Android

Twitter
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@leucasch
Replying to @Jake20003317 and @TulsiGabbard
“Having a favorite politician is like a slave having a favorite master”
8:29 AM · Apr 29, 2021·Twitter Web App

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