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9. I read the book years ago. The title is my go to descriptive for trump and his administration

Tue Sep 19, 2017, 06:56 AM

Sep 2017

I wish John Kennedy Toole had lived to realize and enjoy the amazing success of his work.

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Confederacy of Dunces [View all] TexasTowelie Sep 2017 OP

This title couldn't be more perfect! Rhiannon12866 Sep 2017 #1

I agree that the title is a good fit. TexasTowelie Sep 2017 #2

On more than one level. I'm surprised nobody used it before Rhiannon12866 Sep 2017 #3

What mean "dunces" ? syringis Sep 2017 #4

A dunce is a person slow to learn. murielm99 Sep 2017 #5

I should slap myself... syringis Sep 2017 #7

Hello syringis, TexasTowelie Sep 2017 #6

Hello Texas Towelie syringis Sep 2017 #8

The conical hat... Ohiya Sep 2017 #10

Credit for the phrase goes to Jonathan Swift. Jim Lane Sep 2017 #11