Christian Quote by Paul Weyrich
“Now many of our Christians have what I call the 'goo-goo syndrome.' Good government. They want everybody to vote. I don't want everybody to vote. Elections are not won by a majority of people. They never have been from the beginning of our country, and they are not now. As a matter of fact our leverage in the elections quite candidly goes up as the voting populace goes down.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political Commentary, 1994
Voting turnout is low, yet those who vote hold disproportionate influence.
In simple terms: Low turnout gives more power to voters.
Key Takeaway
Encourage informed voting, not mass voting.
Themes
politics
voting
influence
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- election campaigns
- policy advocacy
- grassroots movements
Key Concepts
electoral strategy
democratic theory
civic engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- Why might low turnout be advantageous?
- How does voter composition affect outcomes?
A Different Perspective
May undermine democratic legitimacy.
