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Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close read more
Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first.
Naturally the common people don't want war; neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America, nor in Germany. That read more
Naturally the common people don't want war; neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America, nor in Germany. That is understood. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.
Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying read more
Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy.
Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
Those who say religion has nothing to do with politics do not know what religion is.
Those who say religion has nothing to do with politics do not know what religion is.
The Duty of an Opposition is to oppose.
The Duty of an Opposition is to oppose.
Politics is the art of preventing people from taking part in affairs which properly concern them.
Politics is the art of preventing people from taking part in affairs which properly concern them.
Protection and patriotism are reciprocal.
Protection and patriotism are reciprocal.
England has never enjoyed a genuine social revolution. Maybe that's what's wrong with that dear, tepid, vapid, insipid, stuffy, little read more
England has never enjoyed a genuine social revolution. Maybe that's what's wrong with that dear, tepid, vapid, insipid, stuffy, little country.
