#racy

Democracy arose from men's thinking that if they are equal in any respect, they are equal absolutely. ↗

— Aristotle

#equality #freedom #equality

To view the opposition as dangerous is to misunderstand the basic concepts of democracy. To oppress the opposition is to assault the very foundation of democracy. ↗

— Aung San Suu Kyi

#freedom #freedom-of-speech #politics #freedom

The strength of the Constitution lies entirely in the determination of each citizen to defend it. Only if every single citizen feels duty bound to do his share in this defense are the constitutional rights secure. ↗

— Albert Einstein

#democracy #freedom #liberty #freedom

Government leaders are amazing. So often it seems they are the last to know what the people want. ↗

— Aung San Suu Kyi

#democracy #fearless #freedom #liberty #freedom

Every election is determined by the people who show up. ↗

— Larry J. Sabato

#democracy-fascism #democracy-freedom #democracy-voting #democrats #elections

The issue is whether the ultimate civil authority of the United States can tolerate actions in contempt of constitutional lines of authority. Any lessening of civil power over military power must inevitably lead away from democracy. ↗

— Harold Russell

#any #authority #away #civil #constitutional

In order every one in our homeland learns principles of democracy and the peaceful transition of power, and in order to stabilize and develop multiple choices in democratic practice. ↗

— Ali A. Saleh

#democracy #democratic #develop #every #homeland

The risk of a terrorist victory is greater when in fighting terror, democracy betrays its own essence. ↗

— Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

#democracy #essence #fighting #greater #own

We have accepted the principle of democracy and we are committed to respect the popular verdict and the result of that national consultation. ↗

— Mahmoud Abbas

#committed #consultation #democracy #national #popular

If a jerk burns the flag, America is not threatened, democracy is not under siege, freedom is not at risk. ↗

— Gary Ackerman

#burns #democracy #flag #freedom #jerk