Ambrose Bierce Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading
as a contest of principles."

by:	Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914) American Civil War soldier, humorist, writer
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Categories:	Democracy, Government, Politics, Tyranny, Usurpation
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Reader comments about this quote:

-- gdgca, windsor, on
Try as we must, it is difficult not to have interests as well as principles. -- Waffler, Smith, Arkansas
This is supposed to be humorous -- unfortunately it is too true to be funny. -- E Archer, NYC 1
ditto Archer, well said Waffler -- Mike, Norwalk
Thanks Mike, I responded to your What? in the other days quote about Parties. -- Waffler, Smith, Arkansas 1
Jim K from Austin, please see my reply to the Obama comment posted under Bagdikian. Thank you very much. -- Ken, Milford Pa
Public servants as seen by Mark Twain:" Persons chosen by the people to distribute the graft". -- Jim k, Austin 1
-- Ronw13, Yachats Or