Recently I was searching for the correct text of a quote by Winston Churchill. I came across a slew of others, several of which are quite appropriate, and very applicable to today's political climate. I thought FReepers would enjoy the wit, wisdom, and prescience of Sir Winston.
So read, and marvel at the sheer brilliance of this great man.
On the Obamacare bill:
"This report, by its very length, defends itself against the risk of being read.
On the fundemental differences between a free market capitalism and a socialist/progressive/Marxist worldview:"The inherent vice of Capitalism is the uneven division of blessings, while the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal division of misery."
"We contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle."
"Some regard private enterprise as if it were a predatory tiger to be shot. Others look upon it as a cow that they can milk. Only a handful see it for what really is - the strong horse that pulls the whole cart."
"A communist is like a crocodile. When it opens its mouth you cannot tell whether it is trying to smile or preparing to eat you."
"There is no such thing as a good tax!"
On RINOs and the GOPe :
"However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results."
On Mitt Romney's ever-evolving positions, and the inept comments of his key campaign staff:
"I have always felt that a politician is to be judged by the animosities he excites among his opponents."
"Never hold discussions with the monkey when the organ grinder is in the room."
"When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber."
On Nancy Pelosi:
She:"If you were my husband I would put poision in your coffee."
He: "And if I were your husband, I would drink it."
She: "Mr. Churchill, you are drunk!"
He: "And you madam, are ugly. But I shall be sober tomorrow."
On Mitch McConnell:
"It is no use saying 'We are doing our best.' You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary."
"Everyone has his day, and some days last longer than others."
On RINO senators who voted to confirm Sotomayor and Kagan to the Supreme Court:
"The only recorded instance in history of a rat swimming towards a sinking ship."
On attempting to understand how Obama was elected:
"I sometimes marvel at the extra-ordinary docility with which Americans submit to speeches."
"The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter."
On why he believes that America is a nation of exceptionalism, and why her best days are still ahead:
"The Americans will always do the right thing...after they have exhausted all the alternatives."
"A love for tradition has never weakened a nation; indeed it has strenghtened nations in their hour of greatest peril."
Hope you all enjoyed!!!!
"We contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle."
"Some regard private enterprise as if it were a predatory tiger to be shot. Others look upon it as a cow that they can milk. Only a handful see it for what really is - the strong horse that pulls the whole cart."
"A communist is like a crocodile. When it opens its mouth you cannot tell whether it is trying to smile or preparing to eat you."
"There is no such thing as a good tax!"
On RINOs and the GOPe :
"However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results."
On Mitt Romney's ever-evolving positions, and the inept comments of his key campaign staff:
"I have always felt that a politician is to be judged by the animosities he excites among his opponents."
"Never hold discussions with the monkey when the organ grinder is in the room."
"When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber."
On Nancy Pelosi:
She:"If you were my husband I would put poision in your coffee."
He: "And if I were your husband, I would drink it."
She: "Mr. Churchill, you are drunk!"
He: "And you madam, are ugly. But I shall be sober tomorrow."
On Mitch McConnell:
"It is no use saying 'We are doing our best.' You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary."
"Everyone has his day, and some days last longer than others."
On RINO senators who voted to confirm Sotomayor and Kagan to the Supreme Court:
"The only recorded instance in history of a rat swimming towards a sinking ship."
On attempting to understand how Obama was elected:
"I sometimes marvel at the extra-ordinary docility with which Americans submit to speeches."
"The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter."
On why he believes that America is a nation of exceptionalism, and why her best days are still ahead:
"The Americans will always do the right thing...after they have exhausted all the alternatives."
"A love for tradition has never weakened a nation; indeed it has strenghtened nations in their hour of greatest peril."
Hope you all enjoyed!!!!
