Small unit democracy, I found early on, didn’t work for me.
“Small unit democracy, I found early on, didn’t work for me.” … Read More
Most bands don’t work out. A small unit democracy is very, very difficult.
“Most bands don’t work out. A small unit democracy is very, … Read More
After each war there is a little less democracy left to save.
“After each war there is a little less democracy left to … Read More
It’s actually very easy for democracy to disappear.
“It’s actually very easy for democracy to disappear.” Brian Eno
After all, we didn’t bring democracy to Germany in 1945; Hitler destroyed democracy there first.
“After all, we didn’t bring democracy to Germany in 1945; Hitler … Read More
Saddam’s ouster will not necessarily lead to the same result, since Iraq lacks democratic traditions. Democracy doesn’t just consist of holding elections.
“Saddam’s ouster will not necessarily lead to the same result, since … Read More
Democracy doesn’t just consist of holding elections.
“Democracy doesn’t just consist of holding elections.” Brent Scowcroft
America has never seen itself as a national state like all others, but rather as an experiment in human freedom and democracy.
“America has never seen itself as a national state like all … Read More
While the broad principles of democracy are universal, the fact remains that their application varies considerably … We are at the beginning of the road, at the very beginning. We still have a long way to go.
“While the broad principles of democracy are universal, the fact remains … Read More
My joke about Aaron Sorkin is that The West Wing was a great show about democracy, run by Kim Jong-Il!
“My joke about Aaron Sorkin is that The West Wing was … Read More
Democracy doesn’t work unless the public is informed.
“Democracy doesn’t work unless the public is informed.” Brad Pitt
Democracy doesn’t work unless people are well informed, and I don’t know that we are. People just don’t have the time. Most people’s daily lives are just about surviving. Most people don’t have time to really study [crucial] issues.
“Democracy doesn’t work unless people are well informed, and I don’t … Read More
It is a paradox that far too few Americans participate in the wonderful ritual of democracy that we call Election Day.
“It is a paradox that far too few Americans participate in … Read More
Reading builds the educated and informed electorate so vital to our democracy.
“Reading builds the educated and informed electorate so vital to our … Read More
Democracy is an objective. Democratization is a process. Democratization serves the cause of peace because it offers the possibility of justice and of progressive change without force.
“Democracy is an objective. Democratization is a process. Democratization serves the … Read More
Churchill knew instinctively what was wrong with communism – that it repressed liberty; that it replaced individual discretion with state control; that it entailed the curtailment of democracy, and therefore that it was tyrannous.
“Churchill knew instinctively what was wrong with communism – that it … Read More
The best way to protect your own freedom is to watch everybody else’s back. That’s the essence of community.
“The best way to protect your own freedom is to watch … Read More
I’m worried about the traditional media, but I think the new media is a plus for democracy.
“I’m worried about the traditional media, but I think the new … Read More
I am aware that one should always make room for renewal in politics. A democracy is the healthier for the turnover of the depth of talent there is in its community.
“I am aware that one should always make room for renewal … Read More
For comprehensive Earth action, an all-of-the-Earth representative democracy is required. That is, a global parliament.
“For comprehensive Earth action, an all-of-the-Earth representative democracy is required. That … Read More