Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page L. Neil Smith Quote “Politicians need human misery. ... Government’s a disease masquerading as its own cure.” ~ L. Neil Smith American writerThe Probability Broach, 129 (Tor 1980). Politics , Misfortune , Corruption , Hypocrisy , Government , Deception Ratings and Comments 1 Reply Mike, Norwalk 12/14/11 Never let a good crisis go to waste. This is not just the foundation of Strauss' neoconservativism but also, all forms of socialism Reply Byron, Fort Collins 12/14/11 Today's quotations are outstanding! 1Reply Anonymous, Reston, VA, US 12/14/11 2 Reply J Carlton, Calgary 12/14/11 It's really a very simple trick and it works well on very simple people...impoverish the masses through taxation, inflation and cumbersome regulation, then "save" them from it all with welfare. And now you have a nation of dependants. Cute trick. 1 Reply Mike, Norwalk 12/14/11 J Carlton, said well - great observation 2 Reply J Carlton, Calgary 12/14/11 Thanks Mike. I guess I should have included "corporate welfare" in that statement too. Hopefully it's implied. ;-) 1 Reply E Archer, NYC 12/15/11 Oldest trick in the book. 2 Reply jim k, Austin, Tx 12/15/11 We re-elect the same bunch that cause all the trouble and then expect them to fix things. Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers. Reply Roland, Bonner's Ferry 3/20/14 2 Reply Denise, Durango 5/16/19 We the people have allowed this bloated maggot called government to have it's way because we the people don't want to invest the time to watchdog it...football games, vacations, the newest cars, the biggest house, fun and games are more important. Indeed it takes time, sometimes hours spent in meetings put on by those who push an agenda to take away more rights, more control of our property, even taxing the air we breath. Having spent several years in the politicalwatchdog arena, those who are talking utopia and pushing for control expect that they'll get away with their socialist agendas...and sadly they have...it takes time, dedication and sometimes money to stop these crooks. Most people don't even bother to vet candidates who promise all and talk the talk...it takes time to actually research their records (and it's all online!) But what a burden to see if what they've said is true. America started out as a nation of strong self reliant people passionate for liberty and the freedom to live as a free people, and the guts to defend it at all costs. It doesn't take long for the "good life" to soften a fighter. Reply Howard, Bangkok 6/10/19 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This L. Neil Smith quote is found in these categories: Politics quotes Misfortune quotes Corruption quotes Hypocrisy quotes Government quotes Deception quotes About L. Neil Smith Bio of L. Neil Smith Quotations by L. Neil Smith Books by/about L. Neil Smith L. Neil Smith videos L. Neil Smith on Wikipedia Astrological chart for L. Neil Smith