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Nation Relieved To Discover ‘Interim Government’ Isn’t Actually Permanent This Time

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In a rare show of cautious optimism, citizens nationwide are reportedly relieved that the current “ interim government ,” a fixture of uncertain authority and indefinite timelines, may actually hand over the reins this time around. After years of cycling through leadership labeled as “temporary” yet seemingly set in stone, residents are marveling at the astonishing possibility of a government that might be interim in more than just name. “When I heard this interim administration was actually going to hand things over, I nearly spat out my coffee,” said Amir Karami, 34, a local shopkeeper and veteran skeptic. “But then I thought, wait—haven’t I heard this exact line before? I remember the last three ‘interim’ governments, all of whom vowed to be out the door the moment the real government arrived. If they had stuck to their word, my son would be learning about them in history class instead of still seeing them on TV!” The nation’s history with “temporary” governance stretches ba...