I think that the memory of Armenia's genocide opened my eyes at an early age to the existence of political cynicism.
Unless and until Barack Obama addresses the full depth of Americans' anger with his full arsenal of policy smarts and political gifts, his presidency and, worse, our economy will be paralyzed.
I don't understand how any good art could fail to be political.
A standard line, promoted by people like Clement Greenberg, is that politics contaminates art, and Manet is often cited as an example of art for art's sake.
Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.
Take the time to discover how African-Americans have had a great impact on this country. In science, education, literature, art, and politics.
My argument would be that I don't think there is much that's genuinely political art that is good art.
Any political philosophy is perfect in a given moment...but moments are fleeting.
Wars come and go; politics endure.
Saying NO is polite , possible and perfectly acceptable!
I hate office politics. Still, I’m running for office mayor.
How did my semen get on his anus? Simple—the lipstick. But that’s politics, no?
It’s only a problem until you ignore it. Come on, that’s Politics 101.
In business, as in politics, the public is ever so tolerant of those who slime.
Bribery—it’s the way to get ahead. At least in politics.
I'm not preaching about things you should do, I'm not political or anything. I'm probably not the best role model.
It is not in the nature of politics that the best men should be elected. The best men do not want to govern their fellowmen.
Politics in America is like stale bread. It's so yada yada that the best among us can hardly stand it.
Flag desecration is not a constitutional issue for the courts. It is a political one that belongs to the people.
The Tea Party has imparted political energy to common-sense American constitutionalism.
Dieting is the most potent political sedative in women's history; a quietly mad population is a tractable one.
