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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.
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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George H.W. Bush: Free Markets, Free Will
on Friday, November 30, 2018George H.W. Bush Money Quote saying that his economic strategy is focused on free markets and unregulated economy. George H.W. Bush said:
“We know how to secure a more just and prosperous life for man on Earth: through free markets, free speech, free elections, and the exercise of free will unhampered by the state” — George H.W. Bush
Born June 12, 1924 – Died November 30, 2018
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Fred Ryan: Money to Get Away With Murder
on Thursday, November 22, 2018Fred Ryan Money Quote saying in a Washington Post editorial that Donald Trump ignored murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi because Saudi Arabia’s promises to buy weapons from U.S. manufacturers is more important to him. Fred Ryan said:
“Flash enough money in front of the president of the United States, and you can literally get away with murder” — Fred Ryan
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Voltaire: Government Taking & Giving
on Wednesday, November 21, 2018Voltaire Money Quote saying taking money from one group to give to another is the only function of governments. Voltaire said:
“The art of government consists in taking as much money as possible from one party of the citizens to give to the other” — Voltaire
Born November 21, 1694 – Died May 30, 1778
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Elizabeth Warren: Court Wallet Rulings
on Wednesday, November 14, 2018Elizabeth Warren Money Quote saying Supreme Court needs Ethics guidelines to prevent justices from deciding cases that could benefit them. Elizabeth Warren said:
“We’ve got to make sure that justices are ruling on behalf of the constitution – not on behalf of their friends or their wallets” — Elizabeth Warren
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Supreme Court justices can fatten their wallets because one major rule doesn't apply to them. — @ElizabethforMA pic.twitter.com/1vJnOl51aJ
— ATTN: (@attn) November 10, 2018
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Donald Trump: Dow Drop Impeach President
on Thursday, October 25, 2018Donald Trump Money Quote from 2012 which illustrates the drawback to claiming credit for a strong economy – you must also accept blame when it declines. Donald Trump said:
“If the Dow Drops 1000 points in two days the president should be impeached immediately!” — Donald Trump
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David Keating: Donors Remain Confidential
on Friday, September 21, 2018David Keating Money Quote saying passing laws that remove the cloak of invisibility from political donors is against the wishes of those shy donors. David Keating said:
“Our donors gave us money under the assumption they would remain confidential, and we don’t want to do things that would make them not give us money anymore” — David Keating
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