“If people are engaged, eventually the political system responds, despite the money, despite the lobbyists, it still responds. ~ President Obama” — Chris Smith Copy Share Image
I don't consider this younger generation to be lost, quite the opposite, they must continue. It is up to them. The old… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Either we figure out how to keep corporate cash out of the political system or we lose the democracy. — Molly Ivins Copy Share Image
To model our political system upon speculations of lasting tranquility, is to calculate on the weaker springs of the human character. — Alexander Hamilton Copy Share Image
Our legislatures are not built to allow working people to participate as members. Neither, for that matter, is our political system writ… — Jamelle Bouie Copy Share Image
In the American political system, you're only allowed to have real ideas if it's absolutely guaranteed that you can't win an election — P. J. O'Rourke Copy Share Image
I think that the economy, and the political system, has literally become such a disaster I don't know if it's possible to… — James Woods Copy Share Image
Every time Bush talks about trust it makes chills run up and down my spine. The way he has trampled on the… — William J. Clinton Copy Share Image
The truth is we have a political system and an economic system controlled by a few extremely wealthy people. Not Barack Obama,… — Bernie Sanders Copy Share Image
[the downfall of our political system is the] buying and selling of politicians...bribery. In the private sector, you're arrested for it. In… — Jesse Ventura Copy Share Image
Obviously, the duty of artists is there, but it's more an indictment of the political system that someone like Zinn views artists… — Thom Yorke Copy Share Image
This country pays a price whenever our economy fails to deliver rising living standards to our citizens - which is exactly what… — Chris Christie Copy Share Image
We've become, now, an oligarchy instead of a democracy. I think that's been the worst damage to the basic moral and ethical… — Jimmy Carter Copy Share Image
That sort of lack of awareness on the part of an activist about the constraints of our political system and the constraints… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
It was the French Revolution that served as the catalyst of this renovation. Its impact was to make the concept of popular… — Immanuel Wallerstein Copy Share Image
Mr. Trump has tapped into the frustrations of many Americans who feel the effects of a dismal economy and believe the political… — Mercedes Schlapp Copy Share Image
The powers of financial capitalism had a far-reaching aim, nothing less than to create a world system of financial control in private… — Carroll Quigley Copy Share Image
I think that we are right now - the society - is living in the Facebook era and the political system is… — Ilya Ponomarev Copy Share Image
Were I to make the announcement and to run, the reasons I would run is because I have a great belief in… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
“China has undergone an enormous transformation. But because the political system remains unchanged, the great changes in the economic and social sphere… — Yang Jisheng Copy Share Image
“You know, I learned at a very early age that what kind of social system or political system prevails is very important.… — George Soros Copy Share Image
I wish I could write a book that will be read for as long as our civilization lasts. I would value it… — George Soros Copy Share Image
I always loved horror as a kid. On the one hand, I really love monsters, because in a way I feel like… — Larry Fessenden Copy Share Image
“In fact, in his communications with the King of Joseon, Hong Gildong makes it clear that he had to resort to outlawry… — Heo Gyun Copy Share Image
In the political system, we are a team; politics and bureaucracy, we are a team. The politicians, bureaucrats and the people, we… — Narendra Modi Copy Share Image
Soft money will find its way and seep into the political system and corrode it, unless we plug every hole. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
It is with great pleasure that I see the political system of almost every power in Europe changing in our favor since… — John Paul Jones Copy Share Image
In my opinion, a war between England and Germany was a war between brothers. In my inner self I admired the English… — Walter Schellenberg Copy Share Image
The extremism of the Trump administration has galvanized women to push back against the political system that has disadvantaged them for a… — Heather Cox Richardson Copy Share Image
“When polarization confronts the United States’ Madisonian check-and-balance political system, the result is devastating. – Francis Fukuyama” — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Zedillo's lack of political savvy is a personal flaw. But his insulated and elitist governing style reflect the age-old vices of the… — Denise Dresser Copy Share Image
The crucial fact to realize about all the powerful machinery of the Corporate State - its laws, structure, political system - is… — Charles A. Reich Copy Share Image
It doesn't matter what country or what political system you are from. Space brings you together. — Valentina Tereshkova Copy Share Image
If America is to succeed in responding to these 21st Century challenges, our political system cannot continue to bog down in the… — Chuck Hagel Copy Share Image
It's time to review what damage the Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission has done to our political… — Bob Beckel Copy Share Image
When we blindly adopt a religion, a political system, a literary dogma, we become automatons. We cease to grow. — Anais Nin Copy Share Image
In the final analysis it doesn't really matter what the political system is...We don't need perfect political systems; we need perfect participation. — Cesar Chavez Copy Share Image
The political system loves the extremes, it doesn't so much show a lot love for the moderates. — Claire McCaskill Copy Share Image
Money and donations are an important part of our political system. They are hard power. — Joseph Nye Copy Share Image
“The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.” — George Washington Copy Share Image