We have entered an Orwellian era in which entitlement replaces responsibility, coercion is described as compassion, compulsory redistribution is called sharing, race quotas substitute for diversity, and suicide is prescribed as 'death with dignity.' Political discourse has become completely corrupted.… — Theodore J. Forstmann Copy Share
In a state-run society the government promises you security. But it's a false promise predicated on the idea that the opposite of security is risk. Nothing could be further from the truth. The opposite of security is insecurity, and the only way to overcome insecurity is to take risks. The gentle government that promises to hold your hand as you… — Theodore J. Forstmann Copy Share
We have entered an Orwellian era in which entitlement replaces responsibility, coercion is described as compassion, compulsory redistribution is called sharing, race quotas substitute for diversity, and suicide is prescribed as 'death with dignity.' Political discourse has become completely corrupted. The reason is that if you tell people directly that you want to raise their taxes, transfer their wealth, count… — Theodore J. Forstmann Copy Share
[Statists] believe that government should make decisions for individuals. Since individuals usually prefer to make their own decisions, coercion and compulsion become necessary correctives. — Theodore J. Forstmann Copy Share Image
Once I decide to do something, I want to win in the worst way. I will do anything within the law to win. — Theodore J. Forstmann Copy Share Image
What does it mean when Republicans and Democrats alike warn us about the 'pain' involved in cutting government spending - in their spending less… — Theodore J. Forstmann Copy Share Image
The gentle government that promises to hold your hand as you cross the street refuses to let go on the other side. — Theodore J. Forstmann Copy Share Image
I hope that by joining The Giving Pledge, it will encourage others to do the same. — Theodore J. Forstmann Copy Share Image
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