Subject: Government » Politics (Page 2)

Assuming either the Left Wing or the Right Wing gained control of the country, it would probably fly around in circles.

(1927 – 1997) Am. comedian & satirist notable for mock presidential campaign

Political success is the ability, when the inevitable occurs, to get credit for it.

(1919 – 1990) educator & writer

When buying and selling are controlled by legislation, the first things to be bought and sold are legislators.

(1947 – ) author, humorist & satirist

The worst part about politics is that you're always right and no one ever knows it."

It's so cold here in Washington, D.C., that politicians have their hands in their own pockets.

(1903 – 2003) English-born American comedian & actor

What IS a ‘moderate Iranian,’ anyway?… someone who takes hostages but doesn't eat them?

(1932 – ) American political satirist & comedian

Republicans have called for a National African-American Museum; the plan is being held up by finding a location that isn't in their neighborhood.

(1963 – ) television host & comedian

Ronald Reagan is not a typical politician because he doesn't know how to lie, cheat, and steal; he's always had an agent do that.

(1903 – 2003) English-born American comedian & actor

Politics isn't about left versus right; it's about top versus bottom.

(1943 – ) U.S. agriculture commissioner, columnist, activist & author

I don't know a lot about politics, but I can recognize a good party man when I see one.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol

Vote for the man who promises least; he’ll be the least disappointing.

(1870 – 1965) businessman & politician

The art of politics consists in knowing precisely when it is necessary to hit an opponent slightly below the belt.

(1876 – 1967) German statesman

An independent is a guy who wants to take the politics out of politics.

(1900 – 1965) diplomat & Democratic politician

If you want to succeed in politics, you must keep your conscience well under control.

(1863 – 1945) British politician & statesman

Foundation of a party signals the dissolution of the movement.

I think it will be a clash between the political will and the administrative won’t.

(1943 – ) English film director, comedy writer & actor

Clinton is a man who thinks international affairs means dating a girl from out of town.

(1947 – ) American author

Being in politics is like being a football coach; you have to be smart enough to understand the game, and be dumb enough to think it’s important.

(1916 – 2005) American politician & poet

He knows nothing and thinks he knows everything; that points clearly to a political career.

(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist

No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session.

It gave dirty politics a bad name.

(1903 – 2003) English-born American comedian & actor