Subject: Government » Politics (Page 5)

All politics is local.

A liberal is a man too broadminded to take his own side in a quarrel.

(1874 – 1963) American poet

One lesson you better learn if you want to be in politics is that you never go out on a golf course and beat the President.

(1908 – 1973) 36th U.S. president

Practical politics consists in ignoring facts.

(1838 – 1918) journalist, historian, academic & novelist

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

Latins for Republicans… it’s like roaches for Raid.

(1964 – ) Colombian-American actor, producer, playwright & screenwriter

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

It’s like carrying frogs in a wheelbarrow.

(1946 – ) British politician

Democracy is the art of running the circus from the monkey cage.

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist

Tea Bags are for D-Bags

The more you read and observe about the Politics thing, you got to admit that each party is worse than the other.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator

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

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

Liberals feel unworthy of their possessions; conservatives feel they deserve everything they’ve stolen.

(1927 – ) Canadian-born American comedian & actor

You can't get rich in politics unless you are a crook.


The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they’re ignorant; it’s just that they know so much that isn’t so.

(1911 – 2004) 40th U.S. president & actor

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

(1863 – 1945) British politician & statesman

Bill Clinton's foreign policy experience is pretty much confined to having had breakfast once at the International House of Pancakes.

(1938 – ) political commentator, author, columnist, politician & broadcaster

Peace: In international affairs, a period of cheating between two periods of fighting.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

Nothing can so alienate a voter from the political system as backing a winning candidate.

American comedian & actor

Sex and politics are a lot alike; you don’t have to be good at them to enjoy them.

(1909 – 1998) U.S. senator (Arizona)

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