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The origin of the phrase "government mule" is not known. However, the idea could mean one of two things. The term could refer to something that belongs to the government so that the treatment of the mule is irrelevant or of no concern. The term could also refer to the laziness or slowness of the mule (as with things of the government) which requires extra prodding or poor treatment.
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Like a Mule looking at a new gate?
Like a mule looking at a new gate means that someone is staring with great intensity. A mule is wanting to get out and if he breaks the gate, he can go, but the owners keep replacing the gate.
What does an ass look like?
It looks like a donkey or a mule.
What is a half mule half horse called?
A mule is a half donkey half horse. A mule cannot breed, so a half horse half mule is impossible.
What is the quote about a mule eating briars?
He or She was smiling like a mule with a mouthful of briars
What is a sadle mule?
A saddle mule is a mule used for transportation or riding, were as a pack mule is a mule used solely for transporting luggage rather then people.
What is the rest of the phrase 'as stubborn as'?
Mule.
What is the rider-mule-carrot analogy?
It is a political analogy, the "rider" refers to the federal government. The "mule" refers to the stubborn states of the U.S. and the "carrot" refers to money. It basically means if the federal government dangles some money in front of the states, the states will do anything for the federal government. Just like a mule would take his rider anywhere, so long as there is a carrot tied to a string, dangling in front of the mule.
Would like to get a picture of a mule?
yes i would like a picture of a mule
What animal can sink in quicksand but a mule will not?
A Donkey will struggle and it will start to sink, while a mule will remain calm and only partially stuck.
How did the mule deer get its name?
The mule deer got its name from its large mule-like ears. Its large mule-like ears are usually one-quarter larger than those of the white-tailed deer.
Where does the mule deer get its name?
It gets its name from its large mule-like ears.
Where do mule deer get there name?
They got their name because of their mule like ears.
What animal can die out and then the species come back?
A Mule. A Mule is a mix of a Horse and a Donkey. So they can stop breeding, then over time, the Mule will die out, as so if the Horse and the Donkey start breeding again, the mule will come back!
What are the release dates for Death Valley Days - 1952 A Mule--- Like the Army's Mule 17-6?
Death Valley Days - 1952 A Mule--- Like the Army's Mule 17-6 was released on: USA: 5 October 1968
When did 40 Acres and A Mule productions Start?
in hong kong
What does mule deer eat?
Mule deer are herbivores, so they eat stuff like grass, bushes, and shrubs.
Like a Mule looking at a new gate?
Like a mule looking at a new gate means that someone is staring with great intensity. A mule is wanting to get out and if he breaks the gate, he can go, but the owners keep replacing the gate.
