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It was election time and the politician decided to go out to the local reservation 
and try to get the Native American vote. 
The politician had worked up to the finale of his speech, and the crowd was getting 
more and more excited.  "I promise better education opportunities for 
Native Americans!"  The crowd went wild, shouting "Hoya Hoya".  The 
politician was a bit puzzled by the native word, but was encouraged 
by their enthusiasm. 
"I promise gambling reforms to allow a Casino on the Reservation!" 
"Hoya! Hoya!" cried the crowd, stomping their feet. 
"I promise more social reforms and job opportunities for Native Americans!" 
The crowd reached a frenzied pitch shouting "Hoya!  Hoya!  Hoya!" 
After the speech, the Politician was touring the Reservation, and saw a tremendous 
herd of cattle. He asked the Chief if he could get closer to take a look at the cattle. 
"Sure," the Chief said, "but be careful not to step in the hoya."