This morning I was digging through a quote book I use occasionally while preparing for my periodic speaking assignments at church.  A few quotes in the “Government” section caught my eye.  Some quotes carry an undertone of indictment, while others are more tongue-in-cheek (I hope).  Anyway, I thought it might be worthwhile to put a few in my Blog this morning (for posterity).  [The quote book contains no attributions.]

Elections may be more successful if we choose the candidates according to what they won’t stand for instead of what they will stand for.

The public business of their nation is the private business of every citizen.

Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote.

People were satisfied with their walk in life until politicians began to offer them a free ride.

A lame duck – a politician whose goose has been cooked.

Old politicians never die – they just run once too often.

What our country needs is not more liberty but fewer people who take liberties with our liberty.

Too many Americans believe it’s easier to vote for something than to work for it.

A diplomat is anyone who thinks twice before saying nothing.

It is said that politicians are more concerned with deals than ideals.

The main reason the government fights organized crime is because it resents the competition.

And one for Thanksgiving?!

One of the things we have to be thankful for is that we don’t get as much government as we pay for.  Amen.