Never believe anything in politics…

This has been a momentous and historic week in Israeli politics.

A new President was elected, who will begin his seven-year term next month. The Israeli President is mostly a figure heard, rather than a politician, but he is widely regarded as a father figure for many Israelis. President-elect Herzog is considered a kind, moderate, and mild-mannered man, which is very much what Israel needs, particularly at this politically fraught time.

Also, of course, a prospective government has been declared, which, hopefully, will be brought to a vote and approved by the Knesset in another 10 days or so (maybe less – we’ll see)… After a dozen years of Prime Minister Netanyahu, the possibility of his being deposed is a huge deal for Israelis, regardless of whether they support or oppose him. This is truly the end of an era.

Anyway, I’ve gathered a few quotes on politics that I connect to:

Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied.
–Otto von Bismarck (1815 – 1898)

Politics swings like a pendulum.
–Ed Gillespie (b. 1961)

Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party.
–Herbert Hoover (1874 – 1964)

Those who say religion has nothing to do with politics do not know what religion is.
–Mahatma Gandhi (1869 – 1948)

Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers.
–Aristotle (384–322 BCE)

I have come to the conclusion that politics are too serious a matter to be left to the politicians.
–Charles de Gaulle (1890 – 1970)

Politics is the art of the possible.
–Otto von Bismarck (1815 – 1898)

56 thoughts on “Never believe anything in politics…”

Nicely penned
Stay wealthy healthy safe and happy

Good news, like bad news, should come in threes.
Your quotes were awesome.

ben Alexander June 9, 202109:12 Reply

thanks – I have a lot going on in my mind regarding politics ATM…

-David

I couldn’t agree with you more. I love all the quotes, especially this one: “Those who say religion has nothing to do with politics do not know what religion is.”

But my fingers are crossed that your fragile coalition works.

ben Alexander June 6, 202116:19 Reply

🤞 me too 🤞

I did not know that quote from Aristotle, but we are so far from that reality here as to make the term democracy a joke for the United States. (K)

ben Alexander June 6, 202116:17 Reply

Well, that’s sort of the concept of populism, isn’t it? I mean, in theory, that’s what populist politicians should be aiming for…

❤
David
1. memadtwo June 7, 202113:37 Reply
  
  In theory.