Citizens Quote by Evan Esar
“Communism is a form of government under which every citizen at election time enjoys the privilege of voting Yes.”
About This Quote
Source Satire: The Funny Book of Political Jokes, 1955
Communism lets everyone vote Yes at elections.
In simple terms: Communism guarantees unanimous voting.
Question the reality of political uniformity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- election analysis
- civic education
- political satire
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is unanimous voting ever truly possible?
- How does propaganda affect voter choice?
Not all regimes enforce such unanimity.