Democracy cannot be forced upon a society, neither is it a gift that can be held forever. It has to be struggled… — Heinz Galinski Copy Share Image
“America is a land where a citizen will cross the ocean to fight for democracy - and wont cross the street to… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
We women of America tell you that America is not a democracy. Twenty million women are denied the right to vote. — Alice Paul Copy Share Image
Voting really doesn't mean anything. I wish I could say something different, but I think it's kind of a sham. — Aaron McGruder Copy Share Image
The Democrats are the people who willingly allow their testicles in a lockbox somewhere. — Rush Limbaugh Copy Share Image
The best way to defeat an ideology is with a better ideology. And I believe democracy is a better ideology. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
In whose delusional mind is democracy made 'better' by allowing wealthy people to control more of it? — Jon Stewart Copy Share Image
Elections should highlight principled disagreements, but they must not obscure our capacity to cooperate for the common good. — Todd Young Copy Share Image
Although he runs as an independent and caucuses with the Democrats, Senator Sanders is a socialist/Social Democrat who openly pines for European… — Will Cain 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
The English, being the most practical people in the world, came up with parliamentary democracy and codified football and Cadbury's Creme Egg.… — Ardal O'Hanlon Copy Share Image
Ultimately, we didn't go to Germany to create a democracy. We went to overthrow Adolf Hitler. But once a democracy was there,… — Condoleezza Rice Copy Share Image
I believe that it is essential to our leadership in the world and to the development of true democracy in our country… — Eleanor Roosevelt Copy Share Image
“Changing entrenched systems is daunting; the odds against reshaping the nation's police forces are high. But there are few things more important… — Ann Medlock Copy Share Image
You can't have a democracy when people don't learn to put themselves in the shoes of another person, who can't think what… — Martha Nussbaum Copy Share Image
The key to winning any general election in the USA is to excite your base and then expand your base - get… — Rand Paul Copy Share Image
Further, democratic negotiators, or foreign negotiation specialists accepted to assist in the negotiations, may in a single stroke provide the dictators with… — Gene Sharp Copy Share Image
You may ask what kind of a republic I dream of. Let me reply: I dream of a republic independent, free, and… — Vaclav Havel Copy Share Image
Indeed, it is impossible to be neutral. In a world already moving in certain directions, where wealth and power are already distributed… — Howard Zinn Copy Share Image
Working with Republicans in Congress we've already signed 88 pieces of legislation. We get no credit. They always say, well, President Trump… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
“Only a visionary leadership that can motivate "the better angels of our nature," as Lincoln said, and activate possibilities for a freer,… — Cornel West Copy Share Image
The International Brigade was not formed to protect freedom and democracy. It was founded as a tool of of the Comintern, to… — Kevin Myers Copy Share Image
I think that the Republicans who have been cautious, recognizing that they have to be concerned about their re-elections, etc., they won't… — Maxine Waters Copy Share Image
Some who call themselves realists question whether the spread of democracy in the Middle East should be any concern of ours. But… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
In an effort to eliminate the possibility of any rival growing up, some monopolists would sacrifice democracy itself. — Henry A. Wallace Copy Share Image
“Freedom lost to any regime, be it communist or liberal, steals the very breath of democracy” — James William Steven Parker Copy Share Image
Most bands don't work out. A small unit democracy is very, very difficult. Very, very difficult. — Bruce Springsteen Copy Share Image
Even in an enlightened democracy, the media have to check themselves to make sure they are not contributing to an unnecessary mass… — Yair Lapid Copy Share Image
Civil disobedience becomes a sacred duty when the state becomes lawless or corrupt. — Mahatma Gandhi Copy Share Image
In general, I agree with Socrates that what democracies badly need is the examined life, and we need to think critically about… — Martha Nussbaum Copy Share Image
Republicans are as capable of coming up with great ideas and moving this country along as anyone - they just don't do… — Alan Alda Copy Share Image
Without the truth of the people, politics degenerates into mere spectacle and democracy declines, leaving demagoguery and cynicism to fill the void. — Jerry Brown Copy Share Image
Democrats in Louisville were led by Courier-Journal editor Henry Watterson and were implacably opposed to blacks voting. — Rand Paul Copy Share Image
A lot of times, elections are lost, and the hope of the public is lost because they don't turn out. — Killer Mike Copy Share Image
Ranked Choice Voting is simple, empowers voters, and rewards candidates who broaden support beyond their base. — Dean Phillips Copy Share Image
A mercantile democracy may govern long and widely; a mercantile aristocracy cannot stand. — Walter Savage Landor Copy Share Image
Democracy is the art and science of running the circus from the monkey cage. — H. L. Mencken Copy Share Image
Republican democracy is overperfect and demands political virtues and talents far superior to our own. — Simon Bolivar Copy Share Image
One of the main reasons I came back to Mexico is because I've found freedom and democracy here, something I never found… — Willie Wells Copy Share Image
“I firmly believe that everyone should be free to pursue their desires as long as it does not harm others or society.” — Suman Pokhrel Copy Share Image
