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The first lesson of economics is scarcity: there is never enough o

The first lesson of economics is scarcity: there is never enough of anything to fully satisfy all those who want it. The first lesson of politics is to disregard the first lesson of economics. – Thomas Sowell

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Social values in general are incrementally variable: neither safety, diversity, rational articulation, nor morality is categorically a good thing to have more of, without limits. All are subject to diminishing returns, and ultimately negative returns. – Thomas Sowell

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Socialism
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What is ominous is the ease with which some people go from saying that they dont like something to saying that the government should forbid it. When you go down that road, dont expect freedom to survive very long. – Thomas Sowell

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People who identify themselves as conservatives donate money to charity more often than people who identify themselves as liberals. They donate more money and a higher percentage of their incomes. – Thomas Sowell

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I first came to think about media and politics in the late 1960s, having observed some distortions up close, but since then I wouldnt say that my personal experience has remained an important motive for my writing about media. – Todd Gitlin

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With participation in politics so low at the moment I think Christians should ensure their views are represented at all levels and not leave it to others. – Iain Duncan Smith

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Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. – Plato

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In politics people give you what they think you deserve and deny you what they think you want. – C. Northcote Parkinson

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Most fear stems from sin to limit ones sins, one must assuredly limit ones fear, thereby bringing more peace to ones spirit. – Marvin Gaye

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God gave us two ends — one to sit on and one to think with. Success depends on which one you use. Head you win, tail you lose. – Author Unknown

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