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Editorial January 6, 1910

San Antonio Light And Gazette

San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas

What is this article about?

The editorial mocks political insurgents enjoying rebellion but suffering practical exclusions, like losing franking privileges, yet predicts they will cause major uproar from Washington despite White House disfavor.

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It may be lots of fun to insurge and kick the seats of the mighty, but when it comes to drawing up comfortably before the pie counter and ordering a repast for the folks at home the head waiter fails to hear the cry of distress that emanates from the insurgents. There are some well known gentlemen now in Washington who will fail to frank home any chicken pies and oyster loaves for the willing workers back in Oshkosh and Oilville. Practical politics becomes brutally practical when dealing with a recalcitrant insurgent, trouble-maker or whatever name they go by—but these same men whose names are off the visiting list of the white house are going to make themselves heard and it will be no child's whimper that will split the heavens and rend the air. Listen for loud sounds and detonations from the region of the District of Columbia.

What sub-type of article is it?

Partisan Politics

What keywords are associated?

Insurgents Practical Politics Washington White House Political Trouble Makers Franking Privilege Oshkosh Oilville

What entities or persons were involved?

Insurgents Well Known Gentlemen In Washington White House

Editorial Details

Primary Topic

Political Insurgents Facing Practical Repercussions But Poised To Cause Disturbance

Stance / Tone

Cautionary Prediction Of Insurgent Backlash

Key Figures

Insurgents Well Known Gentlemen In Washington White House

Key Arguments

Rebelling Against The Powerful Is Fun But Leads To Practical Disadvantages Insurgents Fail To Receive Perks Like Franking Food Home To Supporters Practical Politics Punishes Trouble Makers Harshly Sidelined Insurgents Will Make Themselves Heard Loudly Expect Significant Political Noise From Washington

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