Politics Quotes

"The most oppressive societies are those that claim to be the most free."

"The state that most perfectly represents the people is the one least needed."

"The relationship between government and press should be one of healthy tension."

"Classified documents are often classified to hide embarrassment, not protect security."

"The establishment protects its own until exposure makes that impossible."

"The gap between official policy and actual practice is often enormous."

"Power seeks legitimacy through controlling information."

"The bastards have scattered."

"Anybody who believes that the War on Drugs is being won is a fool."

"The death of John F. Kennedy was a turning point in American history."

"The best argument against democracy is a conversation with the average voter."

"The great threat to the world is not terrorism, it's the loss of faith in institutions and trust in governance."

"The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter."

"Radical chic is the latest fashion among the upper classes in search of a cause."

"Society is a form of organized hypocrisy."

"I'm a liberal, but I think we need to cut back on spending."

"Question authority respectfully."

"Democracy is not just about voting; it's about the continuous process of deliberation and debate."

"The rise of populism reflects real anxieties about globalization."

"Nationalism without xenophobia is a healthy sentiment."

"The middle class is the foundation of stable democracies."

"Economic inequality drives political instability."

"The Western model of democracy is not the only viable system."

"The greatest threat to democracy is apathy."

"National interest should be enlightened, not narrow."

"The American system of checks and balances is a model worth preserving."

"The strength of a democracy lies in its peaceful transfers of power."

"The future of democracy depends on an informed citizenry."

"Totalitarianism in its full fury is comparatively recent, and so is democracy."

"The revolutionary vanguard always becomes the new oppressor class."