Thanks for the explanation Relic.
That makes perfect sense for something that makes no sense at all.
I think
Hehe..I agree, it's making sense of nonsense. My family has a long history of public service, firefighters, police, soldiers, etc., but no politicians. Every generation from greatgrandpa (that as far back as I know) on up to my children has used a twist on this same phrase: "When you see massive stupidity, there's a politician in the mix."
A lever-action, revolving carbine = politics
The simplest explanation is usually the correct one.