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“What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans, and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty or democracy?”

“Politics, it seems to me, for years, or all too long, has been concerned with right or left instead of right or wrong.”

“In a democracy the responsibility for the Government's economic policies, which so affect the economy, normally rests with the elected representative of the people: in our case, with the President and the Congress. If these two follow economic policies inimical to the general welfare, they are accountable to the people for their actions on election day. With Federal Reserve independence, however, a body of men exist who control one of the most powerful levers moving the economy and who are responsible to no one.”

“Constant conflict is actually often good politics. Because the more you can inflame your supporters the more likely they are to show up at election day. And if they're more inflamed than the other side, even if the other side has more people agreeing with it, you'll win, because your crowd will show up.”

“Democracy is the only system that persists in asking the powers that be whether they are the powers that ought to be.”

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Author:Sydney J. Harris

“It is a paradox that far too few Americans participate in the wonderful ritual of democracy that we call Election Day.”

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Author:Brad Henry

“Back then, before it became clear that democracy was best served by a drunken electorate, the bars in New York City were required to close on Election Day.”

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Book:Afterthoughts

Source: Afterthoughts

“Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government.”

Source: Thomas Jefferson: A Chronology of His Thoughts

“My start in politics was watching my parents go to the polls on election day. It reminded me that being an active, engaged citizen and voter is critical to the success of our democracy.”

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Author:Josh Earnest