The Gentle Art of Getting Votes from the Poor and Campaign Funds from the Rich

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A billion seconds ago it was 1951.
A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive.
A billion hours ago no one walked on two feet on earth.
And a billion dollars ago was 10.3 hours hours ago in Washington D.C. – Alexander B Trowbridge Jr.

The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” – Ronald Reagan

The point to remember is that what the government gives it must first take away. – John Strider Coleman

When business accepts help from government, it can be like going to bed with a hippopotamus. It’s warm and nice for a moment, but then your bedmate rolls over and crushes you. – Donald Rumsfeld

The best minds are not in government. If any were, business would hire them away. – Ronald Reagan

The less government interferes with private business, the better for general prosperity. – Martin Van Buren

Politics is the gentle art of getting votes from the poor and campaign funds from the rich, by promising to protect each from the other. – Oscar Ameringer

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