I'm not a fan of pithy political slogans meant to act as propaganda for a point. However, I do like a good quote because they are usually not trying to persuade to a particular point, but rather a representation of what the individual believes. So, here are some of my favorite quotes regarding politics. These are all very pertinent, I believe, based on recent political events and notorious Supreme Court decisions.
Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress.
But then I repeat myself.
-- Mark Twain
What this country needs are more unemployed politicians.
-- Edward Langley, Artist
There is no distinctly native American criminal class ... save
Congress -- Mark Twain
No man's life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is
in session.
-- attributed to Mark Twain
In
my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a
shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress.--attributed
to John Adams
There
is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be
to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty.
John Adams, Journal, 1772
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As the author is showing us--there really isn't anything new under the sun!
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