Joseph Sobran Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"Politicians never accuse you of ‘greed’ for wanting other people’s money—only for wanting to keep your own money."

by:	Joseph Sobran (1946-2010) American columnist
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-- Jim Bowman, Oak Park IL
Very true with a caveat. In the occupying statist theocracy infesting this land, politicians think their money is their money and, your money is their money - you are only a helot, serf, or slave to serve and be obedient to them. -- Mike, Norwalk
"The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed lest Rome become bankrupt. People must again learn to work, instead of living on public assistance. (Cicero - 55 BC) So, what we've learned in over 2000 years is, Sobran hit it on the head. -- Mike, Norwalk
And when politicians give away your money, liberals consider them to be so caring and altruistic. -- jim k, Austin, Tx
-- Doc Eli, IF I