If we would vote in mass on the more promising ticket, or…
“If we would vote in mass on the more promising ticket, or, if the two are equally bad, would throw out the party that is in, and wait till the next election and then throw out the other party that is in - then, I say, the commercial politician would feel a demand for good government and he would supply it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
If voters reject both parties, a politician will sense demand for good governance and respond, implying market-like pressure on politicians.
In simple terms: Voter rejection forces politicians to improve.
Key Takeaway
Encourage voter accountability.
Themes
politics
democracy
accountability
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy reform
- public advocacy
Key Concepts
market theory
public choice
political pressure
Questions to Reflect On
- Will market pressure always yield good governance?
- What mechanisms ensure accountability?
A Different Perspective
Assumes politicians will act ethically under pressure.