Politics Quotes - Page 29

I can tell you that too much money is corrupting American politics. Don't blame the American public. The U.S. Supreme Court has a lot to answer for, because it has made it impossible for Congress to reduce the corrupting influence of money on American political life.

Politics is the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen.

Politics makes me sick.

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The quote expresses a negative sentiment towards politics, indicating that the speaker feels disgust or strong aversion towards political activities or the political system.

I do have a political agenda. It's to have as few ... -Dan Quayle

I do have a political agenda. It's to have as few regulations as possible.

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This quote indicates a political agenda that advocates for minimal regulations, reflecting a preference for limited government intervention in various areas of society and the economy.

Their very conservatism is secondhand, and they do... -Robertson Davies

Their very conservatism is secondhand, and they don't know what they are conserving.

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The quote suggests that some individuals who identify as conservatives may hold their beliefs without fully understanding or critically evaluating the ideas they are trying to preserve or conserve.

The politicians were talking themselves red, white... -Clare Boothe Luce

The politicians were talking themselves red, white and blue in the face.

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This quote uses a playful expression to suggest that politicians were speaking extensively and passionately, emphasizing their patriotic or nationalistic fervor.

When buying and selling are controlled by legislation, the first things to be bought and sold are legislators.

On the island of Ireland the issue of the border is more than just a practical issue; it is about emotion, history and politics.

In politics, you must let the other person have yo... -Claiborne Pell

In politics, you must let the other person have your way.

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The quote implies that in the realm of politics, compromise and collaboration are necessary, allowing others to have their opinions or gain concessions in order to achieve desired outcomes.

I voted for Barack because he was black. 'Cuz that's why other folks vote for other people - because they look like them... That's American politics, pure and simple.

I really rebel against this idea that politics has to be a place full of ego and where you're constantly focused on scoring hits against each one another. Yes, we need a robust democracy, but you can be strong, and you can be kind.

Politics is compromise.

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The quote emphasizes the role of compromise in politics, suggesting that successful political processes or decision-making often involve finding middle ground or reaching agreements that accommodate different perspectives or interests.

Apparently, a democracy is a place where numerous elections are held at great cost without issues and with interchangeable candidates.

A diplomat is a person who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you actually look forward to the trip.

Money is the fuel that makes political victory possible. Sadly, folks, in many cases it's more important than ideas. And this is what turns off so many people to politics.

Nothing is irreparable in politics.

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The quote suggests that no political situation or issue is beyond repair or resolution, implying that even in the face of significant challenges or conflicts, there is always a possibility for finding solutions or reconciling differences.

What do I want in a good fantasy book? Court politics and social interactions based around houses and cities. Powerful women and devious men. Drama and action with emotional ramifications. Frocks. Kissing. Swords. An intense impression of history in the world-building.

There are still people in my party who believe in consensus politics. I regard them as Quislings, as traitors... I mean it.

Objective journalism is one of the main reasons that American politics has been allowed to be so corrupt for so long.

Remember the first time you went to a show and saw your favorite band. You wore their shirt, and sang every word. You didn't know anything about scene politics, haircuts, or what was cool. All you knew was that this music made you feel different from anyone you shared a locker with. Someone finally understood you. This is what music is about.

You know they say the most dangerous person of the world is a member of the United States Congress just home from a three-day fact-finding trip.

Honor is not the exclusive property of any politic... -Herbert Hoover

Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party.

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The quote asserts that honorable behavior and values are not limited to any particular political party, suggesting that individuals from different political affiliations can embody honor and integrity.

I'm a dual citizen in a way. I live in the States and have a green card, so my connection to British politics is almost nonexistent.

The more you observe politics, the more you've got... -Will Rogers

The more you observe politics, the more you've got to admit that each party is worse than the other.

We've seen a lot of dirty politics in Ireland.

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The quote acknowledges the existence of corrupt or unethical practices in the realm of politics, specifically referencing incidents in Ireland.

I'm not the sort of comedian who wants to make audiences think about politics. I'm not clever in that way.

Until the 20th century, medicine was more like politics than physics. Its forecasts were often bogus and its record grim. In the 1920s, statisticians invaded medicine and devised randomised controlled trials. Doctors, hating the challenge to their prestige, resisted but lost. Evidence-based medicine became routine and saved millions of lives.

Politics is not an exact science.

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The quote implies that politics does not adhere to precise or predictable principles, suggesting that it involves complexities and uncertainties beyond scientific analysis.

$The best and brightest don't go into politics. The... -P. J. O\'Rourke$

The best and brightest don't go into politics. The best and brightest are at Goldman Sachs.

Beware the politically obsessed. They are often bright and interesting, but they have something missing in their natures; there is a hole, an empty place, and they use politics to fill it up. It leaves them somehow misshapen.

Politics Quotes - Page 29

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