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In reply to the discussion: It's ironic that someone who qualifies to reside in all nine of Dante's circles of Hell... [View all]DENVERPOPS
(8,895 posts)I want to thank you for bringing this timely quote to our attention........
There are soooo many quotes by truly great men in the past that are coming home to roost during these trying times.......
Remember the time when we had some true STATESMEN? (from both parties?) Lincoln once said:
"A STATESMAN is interested in the next generation, a POLITICIAN only in the next election"
I often say about the Republican House and Senate that they must not have kids or grandkids or just interested in themselves.....
I guess the later from their actions.....
Another one is the Frenchman? in the 1700's when we were just starting our Democracy, who said
"A Democracy is great until some individuals or groups figure out they can vote themselves money".....LOL