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“Every nation has its war party. It is not the party of democracy. It is the party of autocracy. It seeks to dominate absolutely.” quote by Robert M. La Follette, Sr
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“Every nation has its war party. It is not the party of democracy. It is the party of autocracy. It seeks to dominate absolutely.”

Robert M. La Follette, Sr

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Every nation has a dominant force that seeks total control, not true democracy, leading to autocratic domination.

In simple terms: Nations have power groups that aim for total control, not democracy.

Key Takeaway

Beware of power that undermines democratic values.

Themes

politics power autocracy

Mood

cautious serious

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • elections
  • policy making
  • civil society

Key Concepts

political theory history

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can citizens detect autocratic tendencies?
  • What safeguards protect democracy?
A Different Perspective

Power can be justified as stability.

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