Nikita Khrushchev Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"Politicians are the same all over.
They promise to build a bridge
even where there is no river."

by:	Nikita Khrushchev (1894-1971) Premier of the Soviet Union
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Categories:	Deception, Hypocrisy, Politics, Power, Trust
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Which is really more of an indictment of the people they serve than of the politician, for the politician will only sell what the populace will buy... -- Anonymous, Reston, VA US
dittos A from Reston. The dumbing down of America is necessary because more bridges are needed. -- Mike, Norwalk
-- Joe, Rochester, MI
The dumbing of America feeds the greedy and deprives the innocent - the despots don't want you to be educated they want Sheeple to herd across those bridges they promised you. -- Robert, Sarasota
Said by the master communist himself-- kinda makes you pause and reconsider your standing with a government that promises to take care of you. -- Logan, Memphis, TN 1
Those bridges to nowhere usually end up being a bridge to the next election victory. It's payola and nothing but. -- Ken, Allyn, WA
When the people discover they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the Republic. (Franklin) -- E Archer, NYC