John McCain  - Quotes

 I know where a lot of them [the elite or elitists] live.



Where's that?



Well, in our nation's capital and New York City. I've seen it. I've lived there.
 

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Isaac Asimov  - Quotes

 Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.' 

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Winston S. Churchill  - Quotes

 The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. 

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H.L. Mencken  - Quotes

 As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron. 

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