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“The state is the mafia pretending to be a human rights organization” is a saying that has been shown on many images. “Government is the mafia pretending to be a human rights organization” is also a popular saying. Dave Smith, a New York based stand-up comedian and libertarian political commentator, has been credited with both versions.

“‘Government is the mafia pretending to be a human rights organization.’ @ComicDaveSmith” was posted on Twitter by Activist Post on December 31, 2017. “Governments are mafias pretending to be a human rights organization” was posted on Twitter by ZERO on February 16, 2018. “‘Government is the mafia pretending to be a human rights organization.’ @ComicDaveSmith” was posted on Twitter by Metallic Buterin on August 26, 2020. “Government is a mafia pretending to be a human rights organization. @ComicDaveSmith” was posted on Twitter by Voluntaryist on August 16, 2022.

“Another culture learns the State is the mafia pretending to be a human rights organization” was posted on Twitter by Activist Post on September 13, 2018. “‘State is the mafia pretending to be human rights organization.’ @ComicDaveSmith” was posted on Twitter by *** Libertarian4ever *** on April 25, 2019. “‘I mean, I hate politics, but I love it… It’s all this game… The state is the mafia pretending to be a human rights organization and politics is the great smoke show… It’s the theater by which they continue to convince you that they aren’t what they are…’-@ComicDaveSmith” was posted on Twitter by Ernie Szots on April 26, 2019. “‘THE STATE IS THE MAFIA PRETENDING TO BE A HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATION”—DAVE SMITH” (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by ans of Comic Dave Smith on July 24, 2019.

“Mafia: Same thing as government, without all the pretense” is a related saying.

Wikipedia: Dave Smith (comedian)
David Smith (born April 20, 1982) is a New York based stand-up comedian and libertarian political commentator. He has frequently appeared on Fox News Channel’s Kennedy and The Greg Gutfeld Show. Additionally he was a recurring panelist on CNN’s S.E. Cupp: Unfiltered.

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Activist Post
@ActivistPost
“Government is the mafia pretending to be a human rights organization.”
@ComicDaveSmith
4:34 PM · Dec 31, 2017

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ZERO
@Nihilophant
Replying to @g8r84 @HarryLime3 and 3 others
“Every other democracy…vote themselves free”
Governments are mafias pretending to be a human rights organization. Voting on who the kingpin/queenpin is doesn’t change that fact.
9:39 AM · Feb 16, 2018

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Activist Post
@ActivistPost
One culture is justifying murder over flowers that make people happy.
Another culture learns the State is the mafia pretending to be a human rights organization.
End the war on drugs!
7:39 PM · Sep 13, 2018

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Turtle Capital
@Corp_Raider99
Replying to @InstinctCullen and @Scaramucci
Lol. you want the people in charge of the DMV telling your doctor how to treat you?
Wake up to the fact that govt is will throw you in a cage if you don’t pay them off, so they can drone bomb weddings in Syria
Govt is the mafia pretending to be a human rights organization
1:36 PM · Feb 9, 2019

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*** Libertarian4ever ***
@Libertarian4evr
“State is the mafia pretending to be human rights organization.”
@ComicDaveSmith
5:39 PM · Apr 25, 2019

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Ernie Szots
@emceeprotech
“I mean, I hate politics, but I love it… It’s all this game… The state is the mafia pretending to be a human rights organization and politics is the great smoke show… It’s the theater by which they continue to convince you that they aren’t what they are…” -@ComicDaveSmith
10:12 AM · Apr 26, 2019

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Phil Vescio
@Philibertarian
Replying to @TheDukeWilder
On his podcast the other day @ComicDaveSmith said something like:
The State is The Mafia pretending to be a human rights organization.
Politics is the theater they use to convince you that they aren’t what they are.
Brilliant!
9:27 AM · Apr 27, 2019

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Americtology
@Americtology
‘The State is the mafia pretending to be a human rights organization’
- @ComicDaveSmith
#Rise
1:28 PM · Apr 28, 2019

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חירות
@Cheirut
Replying to @wtfkenneth and @TheLibertyDoll
“The State is the mafia pretending to be a human rights organization” @ComicDaveSmith
5:16 PM · Jun 4, 2019

Facebook
Fans of Comic Dave Smith
July 24, 2019 at 5:25 PM ·
Reminder: “The State is the Mafia pretending to a Human Rights Organization” - Dave Smith
(The following text is shown on an image.—ed.)
“THE STATE IS THE
MAFIA PRETENDING
TO BE A HUMAN
RIGHTS
ORGANIZATION”
—DAVE SMITH

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Ⓥ NAP Paul Ⓐ
@PaulTheMartian
Replying to @CliffMaloneyJr
“The state is a mafia pretending to be a human rights organization.”
Dave Smith
8:13 PM · Aug 28, 2019

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The Pholosopher 🌎🕊
@DaPholosopher
Exactly. This is the nature of the State.
h/t @LPMisesCaucus @ComicDaveSmith
#taxationistheft #endthefed #freethemarket #repealthenfa #abolishtheincometax
(The following text is shown on an image.—ed.)
THE STATE IS
THE MAFIA
PRETENDING
TO BE A HUMAN
RIGHTS
ORGANIZATION.
—DAVE SMITH
10:05 PM · Sep 4, 2019

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Jaren
@JDog_13
Replying to @JDog_13
The government is the mafia pretending to be a human rights organization. They only help the politically connected and fuck over everyone else.
5:10 PM · Mar 29, 2020

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Scott RLT 🇨🇦🇺🇸 🌈
@SBVRLT078
Replying to @kris_sims
We don’t hand it to them. They take it and then we fill out paperwork to maybe get SOME of it back. Government is a mafia pretending to be a human rights organization.
6:10 AM · Apr 1, 2020

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Ronin
@Memento_Mori_93
Replying to @KyleTrouble
Government seems to be a criminal cartel pretending to be a human rights organization. Cc @ComicDaveSmith
3:12 PM · Jun 22, 2020

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Metallic Buterin
@metalicbuterin
Replying to @boxmining and @TheCryptoCPA
“Government is the mafia pretending to be a human rights organization.”
@ComicDaveSmith
5:10 AM · Aug 26, 2020

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Fanky Maloon
@Erroljones15
Replying to @TheAliceSmith
“The State is The Mafia pretending to be a human rights organization”
@ComicDaveSmith
10:22 PM · Sep 5, 2020

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ATony
@Anthony68441443
Replying to @Iraqveteran8888
@ComicDaveSmith said that “the government is the mafia pretending to be a human rights organization”. I’m so glad you guys have corresponding ideas in that state god bless you both. You should go on his podcast
1:51 PM · May 1, 2021

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Texas Mises Caucus
@LPMisesCaucusTX
“The state is the mafia pretending to be a human rights organization.” -
@ComicDaveSmith
7:35 AM · Aug 15, 2022

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KΞL 🏴
@CobraKel
Replying to @DoniForLiberty
As Dave Smith is fond of saying, “The government is basically the mafia pretending to be a human rights organization.”
3:40 PM · Jun 5, 2021

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Judofright (Elon Musk is a Jeffrey Epstein puppet)
@YaldabaothSpea1
“The state is the Mafia pretending to be a human rights organization.” - Dave Smith
10:45 AM · Nov 28, 2021

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Casey
@Freedomtodowhat
Replying to @nytimes
“The government is the Mafia pretending to be a human rights organization” - @ComicDaveSmith
3:47 PM · Dec 18, 2021

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Yorco
@YorcoHonbi
“The state is the mafia pretending to be a human rights organization.” — Dave Smith #DoNotComply
1:26 PM · Feb 20, 2022

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Texas Mises Caucus
@LPMisesCaucusTX
“The state is the mafia pretending to be a human rights organization.” -@ComicDaveSmith
7:35 AM · Aug 15, 2022

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Voluntaryist
@OnomyAlex
Replying to @JoshEakle
Government is a mafia pretending to be a human rights organization. @ComicDaveSmith
3:06 PM · Aug 16, 2022

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Rothmus 🏴
@Rothmus
(The following text is shown on an image.—ed.)
THE STATE IS
THE MAFIA
PRETENDING
TO BE A HUMAN
RIGHTS
ORGANIZATION.
—DAVE SMITH
3:19 PM · Dec 7, 2022