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)?

February 24, 2025

10 months ago

They are wrong who think that politics is like an ocean voyage or a military campaign, or something to be done with some

January 6, 2025

12 months ago

As democracy is perfected, the office of president [of the United States of America] represents

February 3, 2025

11 months ago

Revolution: n., a bursting of the boilers which usually takes place when the safety valve of public discussion is closed.

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