It is economic power that determines political power, and governments become the political functionaries of economic power.
Concentration of wealth yields concentration of political power. And concentration of political power gives rise to legislation that increases and accelerates the cycle.
There is no act of treachery or meanness of which a political party is not capable; for in politics there is no honour.
The challenge in working in politics, particularly if you're working for a political party, is that everyone's a messenger.
I've never worked in politics, never been a member of an official committee or a political party.
A politics that is not sensitive to the concerns and circumstances of people's lives, a politics that does not speak to and include people, is an intellectually arrogant politics that deserves to fail.
Well, just being stupid and politically incorrect doesn't work. You can be politically incorrect if you're smart.
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Listen, Harr,y can I have a go on it? Can I?" "I don't think anyone should ride that broom just yet!" said Hermoine shrilly. Harry and Ron looked at her. "What d'you think Harry's going to do with it - sweep the floor?" said Ron.
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