Quote by Eric Alterman
Local politics, like everything else, are not what they used to be

Local politics, like everything else, are not what they used to be. But the fact is that our political system – like our physical existence – still breaks down along geographical lines. – Eric Alterman

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Three centuries after the appearance of Franklins Courant, it no longer requires a dystopic imagination to wonder who will have the dubious distinction of publishing Americas last genuine newspaper. Few believe that newspapers in their current printed form will survive. – Eric Alterman

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Imagination
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The ability of the 1 percent to buy politicians and regulators is nothing new in American politics – just as inequality has been a permanent part of our economic system. This is true of virtually all political and economic systems. – Eric Alterman

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I have come to the conclusion that politics are too serious a matter to be left to the politicians. – Charles de Gaulle

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I am a part of the political process whether the multinational forces are present or not. Politics is serving the people, not chairs and positions. – Muqtada al Sadr

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Politics and war are remarkably similar situations. – Newt Gingrich

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You cant be in politics unless you can walk in a room and know in a minute whos for you and whos against you. – Samuel Johnson

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