Thursday, August 7, 2008

Ambrose Bierce Political Quotations

An election is an advance auction of stolen goods.

Conservative, n. A statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as distinguished from a liberal, who wishes to replace them with others.

Delegation, n. In American politics, an article of merchandise that comes in sets.

Opposition, n. In politics, the party that prevents the government from running amuck by hamstringing it.

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