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The problem with political jokes is they get elected.
The problem with political jokes is they get elected.
To desire the attainment of this equality or superiority by the particular means of others being brought down to our read more
To desire the attainment of this equality or superiority by the particular means of others being brought down to our own level, or below it, is, I think, the distinct notion of envy.
The ingrained idea that, because there is no king and they despise titles, the Americans are a free people is read more
The ingrained idea that, because there is no king and they despise titles, the Americans are a free people is pathetically untrue. There is a perpetual interference with personal liberty over there that would not be tolerated in England for a week.
Pollution is nothing but the resources we are not harvesting. We allow them to disperse because we've been ignorant of read more
Pollution is nothing but the resources we are not harvesting. We allow them to disperse because we've been ignorant of their value.
Politics is the conduct of public affairs for private advantage.
Politics is the conduct of public affairs for private advantage.
The idea that you can merchandise candidates for high office like breakfast cereal - that you can gather votes like read more
The idea that you can merchandise candidates for high office like breakfast cereal - that you can gather votes like box tops - is, I think, the ultimate indignity to the democratic process.
The deadliest foe of democracy is not autocracy but liberty frenzied.
The deadliest foe of democracy is not autocracy but liberty frenzied.
Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks.
Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks.
Fifty-one percent of a nation can establish a totalitarian regime, suppress minorities and still remain democratic.
Fifty-one percent of a nation can establish a totalitarian regime, suppress minorities and still remain democratic.
