Subject: Government » Politics (Page 6)

A conservative is someone who believes in reform… but not now.

(1927 – ) Canadian-born American comedian & actor

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

A man with both feet planted firmly in the air.

(1882 – 1945) 32nd U.S. president

A conservative is one who admires radicals centuries after they're dead.

(1908 – 1997) German-born teacher, academic & humorist

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.

(1897 – 1972) Canadian prime minister

The two symbols of the Republican Party: an elephant, and a big fat white guy who is threatened by change.

(1973 – ) animator, writer, actor & producer

Foundation of a party signals the dissolution of the movement.

The cardinal rule of politics: never get caught in bed with a live man or a dead woman.

(1931– 2012) American actor, producer & director

Seb Coe is a Yorkshireman; so he's a complete bastard and will do well in politics.

British Olympic decathlon champion

A rich man told me recently that a liberal is a man who tells other people what to do with their money.

(1934 – 2014) African-American writer

What does an actor know about politics?

(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

In the wake of the killing of Osama bin Laden President Obama’s approval rating jumped to 56 percent, his highest in two years… which shows there is literally nothing he can do to please the other 44 percent.

(1973 – ) American comedian, actor & television host

A libertarian is just a Republican who takes drugs.

(1951 – ) American anarchist writer