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• IMMIGRANT, n. An unenlightened person who thinks one country better than another.
  -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
• ZANZIBARI, n. An inhabitant of the Sultanate of Zanzibar, off the eastern coast of Africa.
  The Zanzibaris, a warlike people, are best known in this country through a threatening diplomatic incident that occurred a few years ago....
• INFLUENCE, n. In politics, a visionary _quo_ given in exchange for a substantial _quid_.
  -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
• DELEGATION, n. In American politics, an article of merchandise that comes in sets.
  -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
• PRESIDENCY, n. The greased pig in the field game of American politics.
  -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
• RECOUNT, n. In American politics, another throw of the dice, accorded to the player against whom they are loaded.
  -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
• HUSBAND, n. One who, having dined, is charged with the care of the plate.
  -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
• REVOLUTION, n. In politics, an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.
  Specifically, in American history, the substitution of the rule of an Administration for that of a Ministry, whereby the welfare and happiness of the people were advanced a full half-inch....
• REBEL, n. A proponent of a new misrule who has failed to establish it.
  -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...