"If a political party does not have its foundation in the determination to advance a cause that is right and that is moral, then it is not a political party; it is merely a conspiracy to seize power." - Dwight D Eisenhower

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[–]Zapped 6 insightful - 4 fun6 insightful - 3 fun7 insightful - 4 fun -  (2 children)

I don't know if I agree with this quote. I think "advancing a cause" can be much different than protecting the foundation and principles of a good society.

[–]Akali 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Agreed, the path to hell is paved with good intention.

[–]Zapped 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Yes. Sometimes people in authority feel like they have to do something to justify their job, even if they are only in that position in case they are needed. It's like the old saying goes: if you're a hammer, everything else is a nail.

[–]magnora7[S] 5 insightful - 3 fun5 insightful - 2 fun6 insightful - 3 fun -  (1 child)

And that applies to both parties

[–]Zapped 4 insightful - 4 fun4 insightful - 3 fun5 insightful - 4 fun -  (0 children)

It's funny that you said "both parties" instead of "any party", but I know what you mean.

[–]wristaction 4 insightful - 3 fun4 insightful - 2 fun5 insightful - 3 fun -  (0 children)

The thing is that all authentically held causes need to seek power in order to advance themselves and all powerful cabals, regardless of how corrupt and self-dealing they are, advance a pretextual cause.

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    [–]magnora7[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

    What matters more is what is said, not who said it

    [–]TokLwdSaNthg 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

    “Extremes to the right and to the left of any political dispute are always wrong”. - Dwight D. Eisenhower

    [–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

    The state was supposed to protect people from other states and bandits, so they can freely pursuit their idea of happiness. Not to endlessly advance its favorite causes.