- Family
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- Nov 07, 2020
Political Quotes
Political life, criticized and examined from several sides.
This set includes one quote critical of a named judge's judicial philosophy, alongside more general observations about school boards serving as a training ground for political leadership. For satirical takes on politics, see Jokes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- History
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- Nov 07, 2020
Every single administration in American political history has put cronies and pals and donors into political positions. But normally those people become the ambassador to Liechtenstein or the deputy undersecretary of commerce.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
A lot of people pulled me up after 'Trainspotting' for its absence of politics, but the argument I make is that the absence of politics is political as well.
- Last
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- Nov 07, 2020
In Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Canada has at last produced a political leader worthy of assassination.
- Great
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- Nov 07, 2020
If the conditions were right there could be great acceptance. Often it is only when they pose an economic or political threat that it turns really ugly.
- Money
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- Nov 07, 2020
During the Cold War, the U.S. instituted a policy of sending money to governments in poor countries to buy their political loyalty. While studies show that sending aid to foreign governments creates allegiance, it does not lead to economic progress.
- Games
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- Nov 07, 2020
All my games were political games; I was, like Joan of Arc, perpetually being burned at the stake.
- Everyone
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- Nov 07, 2020
During my captivity, I felt abandoned by everyone apart from my family and supporters, because there was no part of the political spectrum that would want me released.
- Copy
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- Nov 07, 2020
'Don Quixote' is a very political book that has been used by diplomats, politicians, guerrilla fighters, to inspire people, to convince them that they themselves can become quixotic. George Washington had a copy of the book on his desk when signing the U.S. Constitution.
- Hard
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- Nov 07, 2020
Somalis in Minnesota have worked so hard to get their voices heard in the political process.
- Nov 07, 2020
Some suggest that, as a woman, I meddle in political affairs and need to be 'put in my place.'
- I Am
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- Nov 07, 2020
I am committed to growing participation in the political process and doing it the right way.
- Mistake
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- Nov 07, 2020
Liberty is the possibility of doubting, the possibility of making a mistake, the possibility of searching and experimenting, the possibility of saying No to any authority - literary, artistic, philosophic, religious, social and even political.
- Situation
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- Nov 07, 2020
The resolution has made a real threat of war go away and opens the way for further work in the interests of a political- diplomatic settlement of the situation around Iraq.
- Government
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- Nov 07, 2020
That the Iraqi Government is considering a political deal granting amnesty to insurgents who have attacked or killed American service members is not just shocking - the idea of amnesty for insurgents is an outrage.
- Nov 07, 2020