Democracy Quote by Rush Limbaugh
“My primary objective, my desire would be to see the Democrat Party get shellacked in every election, to never see the Democrats ever win one again, as currently constituted.”
About This Quote
Source Radio Show: The Rush Limbaugh Show, 1990s
A speaker wishes the opposing political party to be permanently defeated in all elections.
In simple terms: Wants the other party to always lose elections.
Key Takeaway
Focus on political defeat of opponents.
Themes
politics
competition
partisanship
Mood
aggressive
confrontational
Type
political
opinion
propaganda
When to use this quote
- campaign planning
- voter mobilization
- media commentary
- party strategy
Key Concepts
electoral strategy
political rhetoric
victory desire
Questions to Reflect On
- Is perpetual defeat a realistic or healthy political goal?
- How does this stance affect democratic norms?
A Different Perspective
Such extreme aims can undermine democratic pluralism and healthy debate.
![“The Democrat Party today is not enamored of Bill Clinton. They may not even be enamored of Hillary [Clinton]. But the things that jazzed Democrats back in the nineties are nowhere near the things that jazz the Democrats of today.” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/825/rush-limbaugh-28_bills_the-democrat-party-today-is-not-enamored_29776.jpg)
![“Look, the bottom line is, folks: They [Democrats] are unified. Their single objective is taking us out. We do not have that. Look at what's happening on our side. I mean, it's atrocious. It is actually embarrassing.” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d1b/rush-limbaugh-28_bottom_look-the-bottom-line-is-folks-they-democ_767160.jpg)
![“I guarantee you [Hillary Clinton] is smoking in humiliation over the idea that she needs to heal and that [Donald] Trump's the guy to do it. That was great.” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/702/rush-limbaugh-28_clinton_i-guarantee-you-hillary-clinton-is-smoki_4403.jpg)
![“The real leadership of the opposition is never, ever gonna do anything but continue to ramp up efforts to stop [Donald] Trump or destroy Trump.” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d7e/rush-limbaugh-28_effort_the-real-leadership-of-the-opposition-is_5653.jpg)
![“Vote for Donald Trump. You're going to see something and you'll be so happy, you'll be so thrilled. This [presidential] election is about every man, woman and child in our country who deserves to live in safety, prosperity and peace, so true.” quote by Donald Trump](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/18e/donald-trump-18_children_vote-for-donald-trump-you-re-going-to-se_1553.jpg)
