—Bill Vaughan, 21. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we -, If one morning I walked on top of the water across the Potomac River, the headline that afternoon would read "President Can't Swim." We reserve the right to edit and to delete comments where necessary. Bipartisan usually means that a larger-than-usual deception is being carried out. I’ll be damned if I’m going to pay for a landslide. —Henry Cate, VII. I'm sure that the ones who made all those blooper statements are even more surprised. George Carlin's acerbic wit and profound societal insights were a one time cultural phenomenon. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first -, In the long run every Government is the exact symbol of its People, with their wisdom and unwisdom; we have to say, Like People like Government -, A modest man, who has much to be modest about. The choice of a zoologist with a sense of humour, or a political commentator with a well developed level of cynicism? -. The stories they told were shaper satires about the hypocrisy of authority and the middle classes, the two-facedness of teachers and lawyers and politicians. Greensleeves Hubs (author) from Essex, UK on October 16, 2013: Thanks Writer Fox; I appreciate the visit and the votes and comment. I think you could have also included a Biden section as he has sure made some funny mistakes also. brownella from New England on December 09, 2014: Great hub! One hopes it is the same half. If we let the politicians and those who report dictate our discourse, then our course will be dictated. Voting is completely important. -, Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. Coming from the UK, I must admit I wasn't too aware of Will Rogers. Politicians, like generals, have a tendency to fight the last war. -, How come we choose from just two people to run for president and fifty for Miss America?
—Adlai Stevenson. The former Vice-President under George Bush may have been a sincere politician, but he will be remembered for all the time that he is remembered, for the inanity of some of his comments.
This content reflects the personal opinions of the author. But he was also renowned for his one-liners and cutting jibes: Poor Dan Quayle! A skillful actor will make you think, but a skillful politician will make you never have to think. It did take time to compile, but it was enjoyable to do. Alun. I just watch the government and report the facts. Famous quotes are always useful to reinforce your views as a writer. He was one of a kind! —Matt Taibbi, 16. Is Anyone Ready to Start Bailing? BrainyQuote has been providing inspirational quotes since 2001 to our worldwide community. There are always too many Democratic congressmen, too many Republican congressmen, and never enough US congressmen. America Decides 2020: What Happens Next, Explained, Population Shift Works Against Trump in Pennsylvania, US Formally Withdraws From Paris Climate Agreement, California Voters Approve Expansion of Data Privacy Law, Protecting Land and Animals Will Mitigate Future Pandemics: Report, Climate Is Driving Voting More Than You Think, Especially for Women. So it is quite frightening to see the idiocy presented by some elected representatives. Six mistakes mankind keeps making century after century: Believing that personal gain is made by crushing others; Worrying about things that cannot be changed or corrected; Insisting that a thing is impossible because we cannot accomplish it; Refusing to set aside trivial preferences; Neglecting development and refinement of the mind; Attempting to compel others to believe and live as we do. —James Freeman Clarke, Photo Credit: White House Historical Association / Thomas Jefferson Portrait by Rembrandt Peale / Wikimedia, Manipulated by WhoWhatWhy. Mars is somewhat the same distance from the Sun, which is very important. We have a firm commitment to Europe. Your Absentee Ballot Never Showed Up. The author has collected some of the best in his articles. These words from ancient Greeks suggest that cynicism and concern about the political process has always existed. Is it because the pressure of the job plays havoc with the mind when our leaders have to speak off the cuff? Quotes tagged as "greed" Showing 1-30 of 1,182 “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed.” ― Mahatma Gandhi tags: bounty, conservation, earth, environment, greed, indulgence, inspirational, man, need. In liberal logic, if life is unfair then the answer is to turn more tax money over to politicians, to spend in ways that will increase their chances of getting reelected. People in America think democracy is a given. Am I a liberal or conservative? Explore 525 Corruption Quotes by authors including Joe Biden, Andrew Jackson, and Dennis Prager at BrainyQuote. We need more statesmen -, Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy -, Practical politics consists in ignoring facts, Politics is the gentle art of getting votes from the poor and campaign funds from the rich, by promising to protect each from the other -, A promising young man should go into politics so that he can go on promising for the rest of his life -, We have the best government that money can buy -. Dan Quayle missed his calling, he should have been a comedienne. Greensleeves Hubs (author) from Essex, UK on April 19, 2016: fpherj48; Haha, yes - I think in reference to some politicians, 'priceless' has a different meaning - it means that if you put a price tag on them, nobody would buy! I am a passionate believer in democracy and too many people trivialise its importance by likening democratic leaders such as the President of the United States or the Prime Minister of Great Britain to fascists, tyrants and dictators. —Author Unknown, 10. Politicians can't manage. Faced with deficit problems, politicians look reality in the face and then turn to wink at their campaign-financing benefactors. It might be worth it except they keep coming back. :) Thanks Paula. “Greed is a fat demon with a small mouth and whatever you feed it is never enough.”― Janwillem van de Wetering. Let us hope we have the wisdom to make the right choice. Whether we and our politicians know it or not, Nature is party to all our deals and decisions, and she has more votes, a longer memory, and a sterner sense of justice than we do. We're going to have the best-educated American people in the world. I believe it was created in six days as we know them -, This President is going to lead us out of this recovery -, It's no exaggeration to say that the undecided could go one way or another. —George Carlin, 17. The problem with political jokes is they get elected.
As long as it is supported by Democratic politicians and by liberal Hollywood players, censorship is a useful tool to stifle dissent. That’s the problem. Keep it civilized, keep it relevant, keep it clear, keep it short. I can certainly agree about Mark Twain - not just on politics but on a whole range of subjects, he is probably one of the top ten most quoted people in history. That is what drives me. President Franklin Roosevelt was a philanderer; nevertheless, he pushed aides to use his opponent Wendell Wilkie's affairs to hurt him. The only stable state is the one in which all men are equal before the law -, In politics we presume that everyone who knows how to get votes knows how to administer a city or a state. Well done and voted up! Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on July 30, 2013: This is a very interesting and entertaining hub. Bad politicians are sent to Washington by good people who don't vote. It is also about the future of our lives and the lives of our descendants on this planet. And it's lies to try to keep me and all the folks who were taught that from understanding that they need a savior. Greensleeves Hubs (author) from Essex, UK on January 04, 2015: lbrummer; Thanks Loraine. Greensleeves Hubs (author) from Essex, UK on July 30, 2013: Pamela99; Hi! They are not, and the failings of democratic nations such as America or the UK should not be compared in any way to the failings of truly evil regimes and the people who preside over them. —Juan Cole, 12. Actually, there are 102 quotes - I begin and end with two universal truisms from the world of politics. Loraine Brummer from Hartington, Nebraska on January 04, 2015: What a great way to start my day, reading these political quotes. Suzie from Carson City on April 19, 2016: Greensleeves....These quotes are absolutely "Priceless"~~just as all politicians are deluded into believing they are as well!! A politician needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month, and next year. Greensleeves Hubs (author) from Essex, UK on June 04, 2015: EsJam; Thanks Essie. Notice how that could be said about a lot of politicians? They control the media. All they can do is talk. Christopher J Wood from Florida, USA on October 05, 2015: Well put together, entertaining and thought provoking. I'm a great believer in democracy, but unfortunately the natural tendency of politicians in democracies is to gather together into political parties. -, All that stuff I was taught about evolution and embryology and the Big Bang Theory, all that is lies straight from the pit of Hell. Greensleeves Hubs (author) from Essex, UK on July 29, 2013: MsDora; Many thanks for your visit and your nice comment. 28. Cheers, Alun, Lori Colbo; Thanks - and apologies for not replying sooner. :) Alun. I think of it as an ecosystem, and what gets in the way of it is politicians and apathy. They promise to build bridges even when there are no rivers. —Woody Allen, 11. George Washington is the only president who didn’t blame the previous administration for his troubles. Some of those remarks were so funny. The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. —Gore Vidal, “A citizen of America will cross the ocean to fight for democracy, but won’t cross the street to vote in a national election,” remarked Bill Vaughan. He even tutored aides on how to spread rumors without getting caught. The people who count the votes decide everything.” —Stalin Photo Credit: Cartoon by Thomas Nast from Harper’s Weekly / Wikimedia, 7. If you put your politicians up for sale, as the US does … then someone will buy them — and it won’t be you; you can’t afford them. Or is it because the bright people have all been snapped up to do other things that are more productive and intellectual, like education or law or business or stacking the shelves in a supermarket? Greensleeves Hubs (author) from Essex, UK on October 17, 2013: Too true sprickita. It is therefore a subject on which the lawmakers should have some rudimentary knowledge. So why is politics such a rich source of the inane, the illogical, the daft, and the dumb? If I wanted to go crazy I would do it in Washington because it would not be noticed -, After two years in Washington, I often long for the realism and sincerity of Hollywood -, The mystery of government is not how Washington works but how to make it stop -, All government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slavery -, No man is good enough to govern another man without the other's consent -, Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. An excellent read. This has been tried, tested throughout history.
I appreciate your visit and comment :). I recently hiked at Will Rogers State Park...I especially like what you included about him.
A politician needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month, and next year. I truly enjoyed this and know how much time is involved in compiling these. 2239 likes.
We all know the nonsense which politicians speak and they know we know it, but they still say the same things and we still vote for them. Is it because the media spotlight demands an instant answer to any problem, however complex, thereby creating a paranoia which precludes clear thought? But in the interest of giving a say to all sides - a necessary pre-requisite in a democracy - here are just a few quotes which will reflect the downsides of democracy.
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