A scene from Taxi Driver 1976
Travis

I'm one of your biggest supporters, you know. I tell everybody that comes in this taxi that they have to vote for you.

Palantine

Why thank you - [Pleased, he glances to check Travis' picture, identification and license posted in the rear seat] - Travis.

Travis

I'm sure you're gonna win sir. Everybody I know is gonna vote for ya. You know in fact, I was gonna put one of your stickers in my taxi but you know, the company said it was against their policy. But they don't know anything, you know. They're a bunch of jerks.

Palantine

Let me tell you something. I have learned more about America from riding in taxi cabs than in all the limos in the country...Can I ask you something, Travis?

Travis

Sure.

Palantine

What is the one thing about this country that bugs you the most?

Travis

Well, I don't know. I don't follow political issues that closely, sir. I don't know.

Palantine

Oh but there must be something.

Travis

Well. [He thinks] Whatever it is, you should clean up this city here, because this city here is like an open sewer you know. It's full of filth and scum. And sometimes I can hardly take it. Whatever-whoever becomes the President should just [Travis honks the horn] really clean it up. You know what I mean? Sometimes I go out and I smell it, I get headaches it's so bad, you know...They just never go away you know...It's like...I think that the President should just clean up this whole mess here. You should just flush it right down the ****in' toilet.

Palantine

Well, uh, I think I know what you mean Travis. But it's not gonna be easy. We're gonna have to make some radical changes.

Travis

Damn straight.

Palantine

Nice talkin' to you, Travis. [They shake hands]

Travis

Nice talking to you sir. You're a good man. I know you're gonna win.

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