I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.
A Conservative is a fellow who is standing athwart history yelling 'Stop!'
All adventure is now reactionary.
Back in the thirties we were told we must collectivize the nation because the people were so poor. Now we are told we must collectivize the nation because the people are so rich.
Even if one takes every reefer madness allegation of the prohibitionists at face value, marijuana prohibition has done far more harm to far more people than marijuana ever could.
We love your adherence to democratic principles.
I profoundly believe it takes a lot of practice to become a moral slob.
I would like to electrocute everyone who uses the word "fair" in connection with income tax policies.
I would like to take you seriously, but to do so would affront your intelligence.
I'd rather entrust the government of the United States to the first 400 people listed in the Boston telephone directory than to the faculty of Harvard University.
Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality, the costs become prohibitive.
It is not a sign of arrogance for the king to rule. That is what he is there for.
It seems to me that the idea traditionally defended of endeavoring to maintain existing ethnic balances simply doesn't work any more.
The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry.
I get satisfaction of three kinds. One is creating something, one is being paid for it and one is the feeling that I haven't just been sitting on my ass all afternoon.