Ambrose on Politics

“POLITICS, n. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.”

“PRESIDENCY, n. The greased pig in the field game of American politics.”

“POLITICS, n. A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles.”

“PUSH, n. One of the two things mainly conducive to success, especially in politics. The other is Pull.”

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