Somehow, the following observation from Robert Heinlein seems quite apropos.
‘If you are part of a society that votes, then do so. There may be no candidates and no measures you want to vote for . . but there are certain to be ones you want to vote against. In case of doubt, vote against. By this rule you will rarely go wrong.”
“If this is too blind for your taste, consult some well-meaning fool (there is always one around) and ask his advice. Then vote the other way. This enables you to be a good citizen (if such is your wish) without spending the enormous amount of time on it that truly intelligent exercise of franchise requires.”
Yea, verily. I intend to see what the Virginian Pilot says and then do the exact opposite.
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I prefer these quotes to that of Robert Heinlein.
“To base a primary vote on “electability” instead of ideas and principles seems to me a reduction of your rights via rationalization. “
- J. D. Hayworth
"Compromise makes a good umbrella, but a poor roof; it is temporary expedient, often wise in party politics, almost sure to be unwise in statesmanship."
- James Russell Lowell
"It is the weak man who urges compromise - never the strong man."
- Elbert Hubbard
Nice blog, btw.
I have found that uncompromising people may get what they want, but it leaves bad feelings in those around them. When I negociate, I go for what I want, but always leave something for my opponent.
The stong man often compromises because he can, not because he must.
Thanks for the compliment.
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