People live with the illusion that we have a democratic system, but it's only the outward form of one. In reality we live in a plutocracy, a government of the rich. Jose Saramago Portuguese Writer More Jose Saramago Quotes 1
They ran a Republican campaign in a Democratic state, and they saw that yesterday in the results. Allan Hoffenblum More Allan Hoffenblum Quotes 1
One of the democratic values that we hold dear is the right of people to peacefully assemble and express their views. Jeanie Mamo More Jeanie Mamo Quotes 1
Radical changes in world politics leave America with a heightened responsibility to be, for the world, an example of a genuinely free, democratic, just and humane society. Pope John Paul II Polish Clergyman More Pope John Paul II Quotes 1
I believe that the will of the people is resolved by a strong leadership. Even in a democratic society, events depend on a strong leadership with a strong power of persuasion, and not on the opinion of the masses. Yitzhak Shamir Israeli Statesman More Yitzhak Shamir Quotes 1
I stand for simple justice, equal opportunity and human rights. The indispensable elements in a democratic society - and well worth fighting for. Helen Suzman South African Politician More Helen Suzman Quotes 1
The Democratic party of Florida has put a temperance plank in its platform and the Republican party of every state would nail that plank in their platform if they thought it would carry the election. Billy Sunday American Clergyman More Billy Sunday Quotes 0
Punishment is now unfashionable... because it creates moral distinctions among men, which, to the democratic mind, are odious. We prefer a meaningless collective guilt to a meaningful individual responsibility. Thomas Szasz American Psychologist More Thomas Szasz Quotes 0
I'm all in favor of the democratic principle that one idiot is as good as one genius, but I draw the line when someone takes the next step and concludes that two idiots are better than one genius. Leo Szilard American Scientist More Leo Szilard Quotes 0
It is criminal that the Democratic elected officials allowed this country to invade Iraq, and it is criminal that they continue to support an illegal war. Aaron Dixon More Aaron Dixon Quotes 0
(Pittsburgh) is a Democratic city, but it's in arguably the most swing of swing states out there. It's an important battleground state. That said, I don't know if that's part of the consideration. Aaron McLear More Aaron McLear Quotes 0
It will be a dangerous political precedent to hold elections without Jerusalem, and chaos will not allow a true democratic process to take place. Abbas Zaki More Abbas Zaki Quotes 0
I would not exclude any political group as long as it respects the democratic process. Abdel Halim Khaddam More Abdel Halim Khaddam Quotes 0
Our aim is to show that world that a country, which has a Muslim population, can also be democratic, transparent and modern and cooperate with the world. Abdullah Gul More Abdullah Gul Quotes 0
A neighborhood association is not about deed restrictions. It's a democratic association. Trust me. Whoever's there, those are the ones present, and they make the decisions. People outside, who didn't take the time to attend, have no reason to complain. Al Steenson More Al Steenson Quotes 0
Anyone can see that both Democratic candidates in Ohio-18 are running strong and professional campaigns. However, the Republicans should be more concerned about protecting one of their members who is not only in the fight of his political life but in the fight for his personal freedom. Adrienne Elrod More Adrienne Elrod Quotes 0
It's not a shock to us that the national Republicans would back a Republican in the Democratic primary. Adrienne Elrod More Adrienne Elrod Quotes 0
We want a democratic and tolerant Kosovo. The creation of the state of Kosovo is the will of its people and this government. Agim Ceku More Agim Ceku Quotes 0
You, Serbs, as all other citizens of Kosovo, do have and will have a future in democratic Kosovo. Agim Ceku More Agim Ceku Quotes 0
If we have only one that can govern, and we chose him, ... does that mean we're not democratic? Ahmed Ali More Ahmed Ali Quotes 0
strengthening of democratic institutions ... and the creation of jobs and prosperity. Alberto Fujimori More Alberto Fujimori Quotes 0
No question, the Democratic ticket has a slight handicap in Ohio. This election is anchored by partisan attachments, and the edge goes to Republicans in Ohio. Alec Lamis More Alec Lamis Quotes 0
Demonstrating hostility to a man who hold this or that post has nothing to do with promoting democratic principles. Alexander Surikov More Alexander Surikov Quotes 0
at the price of equal representation and democratic structure. Alberto Fujimori More Alberto Fujimori Quotes 0
Changing the date is absolutely necessary to have free and democratic elections in Peru. Alejandro Toledo More Alejandro Toledo Quotes 0