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Fear is the foundation of most government. - John Adams

Fear is the foundation of most government. – John Adams

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Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak. – John Adams

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All the perplexities, confusion and distress in America arise, not from defects in their Constitution or Confederation, not from want of honor or virtue, so much as from the downright ignorance of the nature of coin, credit and circulation. – John Adams

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We must force the government to stop the bird migration. We must shoot all birds, field all our men and troops… and force migratory birds to stay where they are. – Vladimir Zhirinovsky

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Populism is not a style, its a peoples rebellion against the iron grip that big corporations have on our country – including our economy, government, media, and environment. – Jim Hightower

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You cant win with some people. If youre not in government, youre criticised for being not serious. If you are in government, youre criticised for wanting power. Thats the Labour partys line of attack, and its a bit ridiculous. – Vince Cable

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A government of laws, and not of men. – John Adams

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