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Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of princ

Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage. – Ambrose Bierce

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Half of the American people have never read a newspaper. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half. – Gore Vidal

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I have been thinking that I would make a proposition to my Republican friends… that if they will stop telling lies about the Democrats, we will stop telling the truth about them. – Adlai E. Stevenson

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A healthy democracy requires a decent society it requires that we are honorable, generous, tolerant and respectful. – Charles W. Pickering

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One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors. – Plato

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Fear is stupid. So are regrets. – Marilyn Monroe

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