Mary McCarthy Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"Bureaucracy, the rule of no one,
has become the modern form of despotism."

by:	Mary McCarthy
Source:	The New Yorker, 18 October 1958
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Categories:	Corruption, Government, Politics, Tyranny, Bureaucracy
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All levels of tyranny and terrorism also have a friend in 'bureaucracy' to hide behind. -- Mike, Norwalk 1
-- Anonymous, Reston, VA US
-- Joe, Rochester, MI
Within the bureaucracy are real human beings who attempt to do a good job. I would not be here except for them. Nevertheless, the quote points out a real problem. -- David L. Rosenthal
Bureaucracies: unaccountable, unconscionable, and without soul. Automatons that spin the wheels of tyranny. Yes, there are some really nice people over there at the IRS -- but their allegiance is to their pay checks and pension, not Honor, Truth or Liberty -- or even the Constitution. I can get along just fine without them. -- E Archer, NYC 1
The ultimate bureaucracy is Communism where everyone is a full time government employee. -- Ken, Allyn, WA 1