Conservatism therefore looks upon the enhancement of man’s spiritual nature as the primary concern of political philosophy. Liberals, on the other hand,— in the name of a concern for “human beings”— regard the satisfaction of economic wants as the dominant mission of society.
BARRY GOLDWATERWhen I’m not a politician, I’ll be dead.
More Barry Goldwater Quotes
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A woman has a right to an abortion. That’s a decision that’s up to the pregnant woman, not up to the pope or some do-gooders or the Religious Right.
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You’ve got to forget about this civilian. Whenever you drop bombs, you’re going to hit civilians.
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I have characterized Nixon as a loner, a cold man with great self-confidence and a one-track mind centered on the advancement of Richard Nixon.
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If you don’t mind smelling like peanut butter for two or three days, peanut butter is darn good shaving cream.
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My aim is not to pass laws, but to repeal them.
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I have the unmitigated gall to think that I could lead men anywhere, business, politics or combat.
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Nixon was the most dishonest individual I have ever met in my life. He lied to his wife, his family, his friends, his colleagues in the Congress, lifetime members of his own political party, the American people and the world.
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Well, once you’ve been in the Canyon and once you’ve sort of fallen in love with it, it never ends…it’s always been a fascinating place to me, in fact I’ve often said that if I ever had a mistress it would be the Grand Canyon.
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Without the National Federation of Republican Women, there would be no Republican Party.
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The fellow has absolutely no principles.”Money and gall” is all he has.
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The big thing is to make this country – quit discriminating against people just because they’re gay. You don’t have to agree with it, but they have a constitutional right to be gay. They’re American citizens.
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Some programs have been theatrical masterpieces, but all we’re seeing is the negative side of nuclear war.
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I am a conservative Republican, but I believe in democracy and the separation of church and state. The conservative movement is founded on the simple tenet that people have the right to live life as they please as long as they don’t hurt anyone else in the process.
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Unlimited campaign spending eats at the heart of the democratic process.
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Where is the politician who has not promised to fight to the death for lower taxes- and who has not proceeded to vote for the very spending projects that make tax cuts impossible?
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