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Samizdata quote of the day

Any politician who first stirs up love amongst you is trying to steal something from you.

Tom Smith

6 comments to Samizdata quote of the day

  • PersonFromPorlock

    Indeed. Another general truth that applies especially well to politicians is: “Anyone who tells you what a patriot he is is trying to sell you something. Anyone who tells you what a patriot you are is trying to get something for free.”

  • And as I should have added: Not that the other politicians aren’t trying to steal from you.

  • M. Thompson

    Wouldn’t it just be easier to throw them in prison right after they were sworn in?

  • Laird

    Politicians are trying to steal something from you if their lips are moving.

  • Miv Tucker

    This is like a line from PK Dick’s The Divine Invasion:

    The government… first they shake your hand, then they try to kill you.

  • Politicians are trying to steal something from you if their lips are moving.

    Politicians are trying to steal something from you if their lips aren’t moving.