Democracy is premised, in some measure, on majority rule, and democracy is difficult in a situation of concentrated inequalities in which a… — Samuel P. Huntington Copy Share Image
If racism is not the whole of the Tea Party, it is in its heart, along with blind hatred, a total disinterest… — Keith Olbermann Copy Share Image
The Democrats seem to be basically nicer people, but they have demonstrated time and again that they have the management skills of… — Dave Barry Copy Share Image
A perfect democracy is therefore the most shameless thing in the world. — Edmund Burke Copy Share Image
Human rights are being told all over the world, but there is no state where the economical freedom is being told. Economical… — Ilkin Santak Copy Share Image
Our greatest leaders - both Republicans and Democrats - have recognized the power of a strong and growing middle class. — Roy Cooper Copy Share Image
The most effective way to restrict democracy is to transfer decision-making from the public arena to unaccountable institutions: kings and princes, priestly… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
Many people don't understand how disciplined you have to be to play jazz... And that is really the idea of democracy -… — Dave Brubeck Copy Share Image
Our democracy is not something to be taken for granted. You have to fight for it. You have to commit yourself to… — Keith Ellison Copy Share Image
Anyone with a cursory knowledge of American history knows that unchecked spying undermines democracy and public trust. — Ari Melber Copy Share Image
Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
There will always be a place for us somewhere, somehow, as long as we see to it that working people fight for… — Harry Bridges Copy Share Image
Even at legal brothels, sex workers have very little power and control over their workplace. They might have power with their customers… — Melissa Gira Grant Copy Share Image
Here we will have possibly a bunch of tax dodgers deciding the election. — Margaret Carlson Copy Share Image
“Democrats are unwilling to admit that their gun control regulations are disarming poor Americans. President Obama characterizes Voter ID laws that offer… — John R. Lott Jr Copy Share Image
Republicans have called for a National African-American Museum. The plan is being held up by finding a location that isn't in their… — Conan O'Brien Copy Share Image
We say that if America has entered the war to make the world safe for democracy, she must first make democracy safe… — Emma Goldman Copy Share Image
I'm sure if there is a debate, Guantanamo Bay must be closed. And it should be closed, because it does not belong… — Mohamedou Ould Slahi Copy Share Image
It's important to address young people in the reopening of New Orleans. In rebuilding, let's revisit the potential of American democracy and… — Wynton Marsalis Copy Share Image
Fantastically, Australia is still the lucky country. We have the flawed but necessary gift of democracy. Currently there is a debate about… — Martin Flanagan Copy Share Image
Trump has picked the more extreme versions of all Republicans so far, the more aggressive. And I think the thing to watch… — David Brooks Copy Share Image
In a government bottomed on the will of all, the... liberty of every individual citizen becomes interesting to all. — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
I always say to young people, I want you to be the next generation of politicians. I want you to take over,… — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
Our democracy if self-cleansing. If you don't like it, be a candidate, or support a candidate. — Dick Gephardt Copy Share Image
Free nations of the world cannot allow Taiwan, a beacon of democracy, to be subdued by an authoritarian China. — Nick Lampson Copy Share Image
People who object to weapons aren't abolishing violence, they're begging for rule by brute force, when the biggest, strongest animals among men… — L. Neil Smith Copy Share Image
People often say that, in a democracy, decisions are made by a majority of the people. Of course, that is not true.… — Walter Judd Copy Share Image
At a time of pervasive cynicism about our government, it is more important than ever to invest in restoring confidence in our… — Laphonza Butler Copy Share Image
politicians ... turn patriotism into shopkeeping and their own interest - men who care far more for who governs us than for… — Amelia Barr Copy Share Image
On the whole, with scandalous exceptions, Democracy has given the ordinary worker more dignity than he ever had. — Sinclair Lewis Copy Share Image
The democracy process provides for political and social change without violence. — Aung San Suu Kyi Copy Share Image
Ours is a people's democratic dictatorship, led by the working class and based on the worker-peasant alliance. — Mao Zedong Copy Share Image
That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job… — George Orwell Copy Share Image
The Cook Political Report now predicting senate democrats are poised to pick up five to seven seats, which would give them the… — Chris Hayes Copy Share Image
Now, here's a good question: should serious people focus on global political instability - terrorism, failing states, nuclear weapons - or should… — Van Jones Copy Share Image
There are a lot of great organizations who are fighting for food and environmental safety in this country. The Environmental Working Group,… — Zoe Lister-Jones Copy Share Image
The only way to achieve a practical, livable peace in a world of competing nations is to take the profit out of… — Richard M. Nixon Copy Share Image
During the 1960s, large groups of people who are normally passive and apathetic began to try to enter the political arena to… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
The freedom to criticize judges and other public officials is necessary to a vibrant democracy. — Sandra Day O'Connor Copy Share Image
