Politics quote by Robert Byrne

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Democracy is being allowed to vote for the candidate you dislike least
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"Democracy is being allowed to vote for the candidate you dislike least"

- Robert Byrne

About this Quote

This quote by Robert Byrne speaks with the truth of freedom in numerous countries. It suggests that democracy is not about voting for the candidate you like the most, yet instead the one you do not like the least. This is because in a freedom, most of individuals will certainly have different opinions and also choices. As a result, it is typically tough to discover a candidate that everybody can agree on. This quote highlights the significance of concession in a freedom, as it is commonly essential to settle for a candidate that is not the most suitable. It additionally highlights the importance of ballot, as it is the only means to make certain that the prospect you do not like the least is elected. Eventually, this quote works as a pointer that freedom is not constantly ideal, however it is still the very best system of government for guaranteeing the legal rights and liberties of citizens.

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Robert Byrne This quote is written / told by Robert Byrne somewhere between April 20, 1928 and today. He was a famous Celebrity from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Politics. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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