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Quote by Neal Boortz

“Congress' passing of the omnibus spending bill without reading it shows more than anything why they can't be trusted.”

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Neal Boortz is a renowned American author and political commentator, born on April 6, 1945. Known for his sharp political views and humorous writing style, his work spans across various domains including politics, economics, and society. more

“Politicians detest self-sufficient citizens. Politicians need to be needed. When we get socialized medicine, you will be completely dependent upon politicians for your medical care, as Canadians are today. That's why if you need an MRI in Canada, you have to wait three months - unless you pay certain kinds of homage to the right politicians.”

“[Professional politicians] don't mind if price controls cause shortages of health care. In fact, they welcome the prospect, because then they can impose rationing; they can impose priorities, and tell everyone how much of what kind of medical care they can have. And besides, ... there's that deeply satisfying rush of power.”

Ifs Mind Kind Facts Care Political Causes Politician Medical Priorities Welcome Health Care Satisfying Shortage Medical Care

Author:Murray Rothbard

“As property, honestly obtained, is best secured by an equality of rights, so ill-gotten property depends for protection on a monopoly of rights. He who has robbed another of his property, will next endeavor to disarm him of his rights, to secure that property; for when the robber becomes the legislator he believes himself secure.”

Believe Political Next Rights Depends Property Ill Protection Honestly Secure Endeavor Monopoly Legislators Secured Robbers

Book:The Political Writings of Thomas Paine: Secretary to the Committee of Foreign Affairs in the American Revolution : to which is Prefixed a Brief Sketch of the Author's Life

Source: The Political Writings of Thomas Paine: Secretary to the Committee of Foreign Affairs in the American Revolution : to which is Prefixed a Brief Sketch of the Author's Life

“Lofty talk about 'social justice' or 'fairness' boils down to greatly expanded powers for politicians, since those pretty words have no concrete definition. They are a blank check for creating disparities in power that dwarf disparities in income - and are far more dangerous.”