“There is a tragic flaw in our precious Constitution, and I don't know what can be done to fix it. This is it: Only nut cases want to be president.”

— Kurt Vonnegut

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About Kurt Vonnegut

Author • American

Kurt Vonnegut was an influential American writer whose career spanned more than 50 years. He published numerous novels, short story collections, and essays, becoming a key figure in post-modern literature. His most...

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