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What does it mean?
The author suggests asking the government to estimate cleaning the US Capitol after cleaning beaches.
In plain terms
The government cleaned the beach so ask them to clean the Capitol next.
What can you take from it?
Critique government priorities through sarcasm.

Where it applies

  • discussing politics
  • criticizing officials

Putting it to work

  • questioning public spending

Questions to consider

  • What government projects seem out of order?
  • How do you hold officials accountable?

Another view

The comparison lacks context on actual government capabilities.

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