I do honestly believe the Republicans have reformed and want to do better. But whether they have done it in time to… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
Democracy is necessitated by the fact that all men are sinners; it is made possible by the fact that we know it. ... — D. Elton Trueblood Copy Share Image
Robert Moses wasn't elected to anything. We're taught that in a democracy power comes from being elected. He had more power than… — Robert Caro Copy Share Image
“For we are opposed around the world by a monolithic and ruthless conspiracy that relies primarily on covert means for expanding its… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Oftentimes we go out and vote during the presidential races, but then stay home during the local elections. — Ashley Biden Copy Share Image
A Republic without parties is a complete anomaly. The histories of all popular governments show absurd is the idea of their attempting… — Franklin Pierce Copy Share Image
Democracy and liberty are not the same. Democracy is little more than mob rule, while liberty refers to the sovereignty of the… — Walter E. Williams Copy Share Image
With all the talk of socialism among Democrats on the campaign trail lately, there are actually quite a few people on the… — Chris Hayes Copy Share Image
Republicans are going to have to ask themselves the question, do we want a candidate who could be tied up in court… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
We were told that we were attacked on 9/11 because the terrorists hate our freedoms and democracy ... not for the real… — Cindy Sheehan Copy Share Image
You ought to teach kids that elections take place but that's not politics. If you want to know how legislation is made… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
When Jefferson and the Republicans rallied to the Union and to the existing Federalist organization, the fabric of traditional American democracy was… — Herbert Croly Copy Share Image
Popular congresses are the only means to achieve popular democracy. Any system of government other than popular congresses is undemocratic. — Muammar al-Gaddafi Copy Share Image
Ultimately as much as the film industry is a business, it's a democracy. And the audience votes on how they feel based… — Hutch Parker Copy Share Image
The Republicans suddenly are very concerned about people losing their health coverage! I would believe that they were worried about our well-being… — Andy Borowitz Copy Share Image
I am confident that in the end freedom and democracy will prevail over terror and tyranny. We will win this war on… — Doc Hastings Copy Share Image
Joe and I are still very aware of the fact that we live in a country where he criticised the government and… — Valerie Plame Copy Share Image
Democracy is an objective. Democratization is a process. Democratization serves the cause of peace because it offers the possibility of justice and… — Boutros Boutros-Ghali Copy Share Image
I'm passionate about restoring the efficacy of American democracy, making capitalism sustainable, prioritizing advances in technology, and seizing the opportunities to use… — Al Gore Copy Share Image
“You want to know about voting. I'm here to tell you about voting. Imagine you're locked in a huge underground night-club filled… — Warren Ellis Copy Share Image
Republicans like to accuse Democrats of trying to 'pick winners and losers.' They say we should run government 'like a business' and… — Tom Steyer Copy Share Image
Americans are about to discover that their system is more vulnerable than they thought. There's a lot of complacency in American politics,… — David Frum Copy Share Image
Fifty-one percent of a nation can establish a totalitarian regime, suppress minorities and still remain democratic. — Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn Copy Share Image
When an opponent declares, "I will not come over to your side," I calmly say, "Your child belongs to us already...What are… — Adolf Hitler Copy Share Image
The years between 1800 and 1825 were distinguished, so far as our domestic development was concerned, by the growth of the Western… — Herbert Croly Copy Share Image
Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit… — John Adams Copy Share Image
I believe that the Iraqis have an opportunity now, without Saddam Hussein there, to build the first multiconfessional Arab democracy in the… — Condoleezza Rice Copy Share Image
This election marks a significant moment in Haiti; it not only serves as the basis of hope along the road to democracy,… — Kendrick Meek Copy Share Image
The Republicans proved they are not the party of 'no.' They're the party of 'f**k, no!' — Bill Maher Copy Share Image
“But even democracy ruins itself by excess—of democracy. Its basic principle is the equal right of all to hold office and determine… — Will Durant Copy Share Image
One thing I've learned - and I've said this to Republicans and Democrats - is, bees cannot sting and make honey at… — Emanuel Cleaver Copy Share Image
When public men indulge themselves in abuse, when they deny others a fair trial, when they resort to innuendo and insinuation, to… — J. William Fulbright Copy Share Image
One person, one vote sounds so reasonable and - dare I say it - democratic. But the voting process in America is… — Richard Belzer Copy Share Image
“A mood of constructive criticism being upon me, I propose forthwith that the method of choosing legislators now prevailing in the United… — H.L. Mencken Copy Share Image
If you vote early, great. If you vote on Election Day, great. If you vote absentee, great. But get out and vote. — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image