Ambrose Bierce Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"Opposition, n. In politics the party that prevents the government
from running amuck by hamstringing it."

by:	Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914) American Civil War soldier, humorist, writer
Source:	The Devil’s Dictionary, 1911
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Categories:	Government, Humor, Politics
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Reader comments about this quote:

Ah, the good ol' days with a lame duck president... where has the opposition gone? -- E Archer, NYC
Ahhh, that such a party existed! I guess if we went looking we could find humor in the quote, but there's really no time for a scavenger hunt. -- Mike, Norwalk
-- Anonymous, Reston, VA US
Government may be hamstrung, but they run amuck anyway! -- Joe, Rochester, MI
The opposition ain't much opposition any more and that's too bad. The government needs hamstringing. -- jim k, Austin,Tx
An opposition party? It would be great if we actually had one. -- Mike, Pleasant Hill