#pol

Why does it have to be politics? Is there a dynamism to that world and a theoretical capacity to do things that draws many talented people? Absolutely. Are there other ways to be involved and lead an interesting life? Of course. ↗

— Eliot Spitzer

#capacity #course #does #draws #dynamism

When governments become large, voters cannot exercise close oversight, otherwise known as political power. ↗

— Maggie Gallagher

#become #cannot #close #exercise #governments

It is enough that the people know there was an election. The people who cast the votes decide nothing. The people who count the votes decide everything. ↗

— Joseph Stalin

#cast #count #decide #election #enough

In the US, you even lose legal rights if you store your data in a company's machines instead of your own. The police need to present you with a search warrant to get your data from you; but if they are stored in a company's server, the police can get it without showing you anything. ↗

— Richard Stallman

#company #data #even #get #instead

From my earliest acquaintance with the science of political economy, it has been evident to my mind that capital was the product of labor, and that therefore, in its best analysis there could be no natural conflict between capital and labor. ↗

— Leland Stanford

#analysis #been #best #between #capital

He has not yet become an elder statesman, though his foreign policy credentials are considerable, but he is certainly our ancient mariner, forever tugging at our sleeve to let him tell his tale of what really happened. ↗

— Ronald Steel

#become #certainly #considerable #credentials #elder

In order to achieve optimal economic growth, Congress must adhere to sane spending guidelines while promoting smart policies devoted to growing businesses and creating jobs. ↗

— Michael Steele

#adhere #businesses #congress #creating #devoted

I don't think there's any way we can save the polar bears. ↗

— Will Steger

#bears #i #polar #save #think

I am impelled, not to squeak like a grateful and apologetic mouse, but to roar like a lion out of pride in my profession. ↗

— John Steinbeck

#apologetic #grateful #i #i am #impelled

You can't exactly bake a man to your specifications. Most of all, one shouldn't alienate a candidate. A hybrid of Einstein, Tarzan and Inge Meysel doesn't exist. Besides, the images of politicians in the media aren't always accurate. I've had my share of experiences in that regard. ↗

— Peer Steinbruck

#alienate #always #bake #besides #candidate