Quotes Library

February 28 (Bonus Quote)

The flood of money that gushes into politics today is a pollution of democracy.

Theodore H. White (1915-1986), American journalist, writer, Time, 19 November 1984, Jay p. 387

How much money do you have to beg for to get yourself re-elected?

What would White have to say today, after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. F.E.C. (2010)?

March 30, 2025

9 months ago

The only way a reporter should look at a politician is down.

March 6, 2025

10 months ago

Democracy is rarely beautiful in its workings, for the many refuse to be refined, restrained, and artistic.

April 6, 2025

9 months ago

In the end we are all sacked and it’s always awful. It is as inevitable as death following life.

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