Lincoln's reference to government of the people, by the people, for the people is a generally satisfactory definition of democracy. I say generally because when it comes to fair and workable details, democracy fails to completely meet the criteria enunciated by Lincoln by a rather wide margin.
If we were to wake up some morning and find that everyone was the same race, creed and color, we would find some other causes for prejudice by noon. - George Aiken
If we were to wake up some morning and find that everyone was the same race, creed and color, we would find some other causes for prejudice by noon.
- George Aiken
Lincoln's reference to government of the people, by the people, for the people is a generally satisfactory definition of democracy. I say generally b… - George Aiken
Lincoln's reference to government of the people, by the people, for the people is a generally satisfactory definition of democracy. I say generally b…
Declare the United States the winner and begin de-escalation. - George Aiken
Declare the United States the winner and begin de-escalation.
The best policy is to declare victory and leave. - George Aiken
The best policy is to declare victory and leave.
I've never known a country to be starved into democracy. - George Aiken
I've never known a country to be starved into democracy.
People are people the world over. Some are good, some bad, some greedy and some generous. Nations are like people and act the same way. - George Aiken
People are people the world over. Some are good, some bad, some greedy and some generous. Nations are like people and act the same way.
As one who has often felt this need, and who has found refreshment in wild places, I attest to the recreational value of wilderness. - George Aiken
As one who has often felt this need, and who has found refreshment in wild places, I attest to the recreational value of wilderness.
I'm not very keen for doves or hawks. I think we need more owls. - George Aiken
I'm not very keen for doves or hawks. I think we need more owls.
True conservation provides for wise use by the general public. The American people do not want our resources preserved for the exclusive use of the w… - George Aiken
True conservation provides for wise use by the general public. The American people do not want our resources preserved for the exclusive use of the w…
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