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What does it mean?
The author satirically identifies the federal government as a common enemy for Americans.
In plain terms
Americans should remember the federal government is our common enemy.
What can you take from it?
Government policies can feel like a shared burden.

Where it applies

  • voting
  • policy debate
  • patriotism

Putting it to work

  • political speech
  • advocacy
  • writing satire

Questions to consider

  • Who is the common enemy?
  • How do we unite against systems?

Another view

It ignores the government's role in providing essential services.

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