Ceremonies are the first thing to be attended to in the practice of government. — Confucius Copy Share Image
I never think that anything I'm writing is bluntly political in any way. I'm not going for commentary. — Barbara Kingsolver Copy Share Image
I do not accept the right of big powers to change governments as and when it affects their interests. — Tariq Ali Copy Share Image
Taxpayers can go online and find out more about the way their government works than ever before. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I just saved a ton of money on Christmas presents by discussing politics on Facebook. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I have always defined political correctness as an elevation of sensitivity over truth. — Bill Maher Copy Share Image
Although he's regularly asked to do so, God does not take sides in American politics. — George J. Mitchell Copy Share Image
“Power does not ask permission. Power does not take permission. Power does not need permission.” — Amit Kalantri Copy Share Image
Historically, figuring out what to do to the tax code has been almost as contentious a political issue as judicial appointments. — Kevin Hassett Copy Share Image
A lot of people grew up watching 'The West Wing' and thinking that politics can be decided by two people who agree.… — Ruben Gallego Copy Share Image
The constitution supposes, what the History of all Governments demonstrates, that the Executive is the branch of power most interested in war,… — James Madison Copy Share Image
“When army review its forces more than 6 months and not attacking the enemy, know it is a danger to his people” — Adolf Hitler Copy Share Image
Politicians themselves, every one of us, has a responsibility to make sure that we send out a message that it is a… — Esther McVey Copy Share Image
We want our children to live in an America that isn't burdened by debt, that isn't weakened by inequality, that isn't threatened… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Almost any government activity can also be seen as taking property 'without just compensation.' The basic model of an unconstitutional 'taking' would… — Michael Kinsley Copy Share Image
To me, democratic socialism means democracy. It means creating a government that represents all of us, not just the wealthiest people in… — Bernie Sanders Copy Share Image
We are a jingoistic nation - whether it is politics or films or whatever. We can posthumously shower praises and accolades on… — Kay Kay Menon Copy Share Image
In a small town, residents don't wait for the government or far-flung strangers to take care of their ailing neighbors; they do… — Kim Reynolds Copy Share Image
“That’s why you never hear politicians talking about ‘citizens,’ it’s all ‘taxpayers,’ as though the salient fact of your relationship to the… — Cory Doctorow Copy Share Image
In their quest for power and self-importance, to compensate for whatever feelings of social inadequacy or sexual insecurity, they (Politicians)are prepared to… — Auberon Waugh Copy Share Image
The logic of all this seems to be that it is all right for young people in a democracy to learn about… — Carl L. Becker Copy Share Image
We need enthusiasm, imagination and the ability to face facts, even unpleasant ones, bravely. We need to correct, by drastic means if… — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
Our goal is to reaffirm that government by the people, speaking through their elected representatives, is the best way to keep us… — Cathy McMorris Rodgers Copy Share Image
To me... it appears that there have been differences of opinion and party differences, from the first establishment of government to the… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
