Archive for the ‘politics’ Category
No voter who wants his vote to matter would have money in control of politics, but we all know that money controls politicians and sways their law-making. Everyone complains of “money as speech” but can’t free our government from billionaires and corporations.
Al Gore: Democracy Bankrupted
on Sunday, March 31, 2019Al Gore Money Quote saying deceptive practices in government make us believe that Democracy is bankrupt. Al Gore said:
“If the reasoning process is corrupted by money and deception, then the consent of the governed is based on false premises, and any power thus derived is inherently counterfeit and unjust. If the consent of the governed is extorted through the manipulation of mass fears, or embezzled with claims of divine guidance, democracy is impoverished. If the suspension of reason causes a significant portion of the citizenry to lose confidence in the integrity of the process, democracy can be bankrupted” — Al Gore
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Cost Now
on Wednesday, March 27, 2019Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Money Quote saying everyone objects to spending to prevent climate devastation, but those who object will see more costly emergency spending as we react to climate change. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said:
We talk about cost — we’re going to pay for this whether we pass a Green New Deal or not. Because as towns and cities go underwater, as wildfires ravage our communities, we are going to pay. And we’re either going to decide if we’re going to pay to react, or if we’re going to pay to be proactive — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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"We talk about cost—we’re going to pay for this whether we pass a Green New Deal or not. Because as towns and cities go underwater, as wildfires ravage our communities, we’re going to pay. And we have to decide whether we’re going to pay to react, or pay to be proactive."
–@AOC pic.twitter.com/akp2xPYeof— Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) March 27, 2019
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Michael Cohen: Trump Moscow
on Wednesday, February 27, 2019Michael Cohen Money Quote saying during congressional testimony on February 27 that President Trump lied about involvement in the Russian real estate plans so he could proceed once he lost the election. PR was the only goal. Michael Cohen said:
“Mr. Trump knew of and directed the Trump Moscow negotiations throughout the campaign and lied about it. He lied about it because he never expected to win the election. He also lied about it because he stood to make hundreds of millions of dollars on the Moscow real estate project” — Michael Cohen
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Michael Cohen: Inflated Assets
on Wednesday, February 27, 2019Michael Cohen Money Quote saying during his congressional testimony on February 27 that President Trump claimed greater wealth when it suited his purpose and lesser wealth when it saved him on taxes. Michael Cohen said:
“Mr. Trump inflated his total assets when it served his purposes, such as trying to be listed among the wealthiest people in Forbes, and deflated his assets to reduce his real estate taxes” — Michael Cohen
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Millard Fillmore: Grocer Subsistence
on Saturday, February 9, 2019Millard Fillmore Money Quote saying before the ‘Former Presidents Act’ awarded retired presidents a cabinet level salary (currently $207,800 yearly) was complaining of the need to make a living after serving the highest office. Millard Fillmore said:
“It is a national disgrace that our Presidents, after having occupied the highest position in the country, should be cast adrift, and, perhaps, be compelled to keep a corner grocery for subsistence” — Millard Fillmore
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Jerome Powell: Monetary Politics
on Saturday, December 22, 2018Jerome Powell Money Quote as Federal Reserve Chairman on December 19, 2018 after Donald Trump complains about the latest fractional percentage rate hike – then speaks with White House staff about firing him. Jerome Powell said:
“Political considerations play no role whatsoever in our discussions or decisions about monetary policy” — Jerome Powell
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Noam Chomsky: Political Toothpaste & Cars
on Friday, December 7, 2018Noam Chomsky Money Quote saying that we should understand we are sold politicians in the same manner and by the same people that create consumer advertising. Noam Chomsky said:
“It is important to bear in mind that political campaigns are designed by the same people who sell toothpaste and cars” —
Birthday December 7, 1928
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Martin Van Buren: Less Private Prosperity
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018Martin Van Buren Money Quote saying as the 8th President of the United States was advocating for government to keep out of private affairs of citizens. Martin Van Buren said:
“The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity” — Martin Van Buren
Born December 5, 1782 – Died July 24, 1862
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