"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.