Few things trigger fear and misconception more than economic tribulation, and nothing prompts elected officials to react with more simplistic populism. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes economic elect fear
Times change. Every generation has a new set of problems. Human nature is unmoved. David Harsanyi changegenerationhuman Change image and share on social
We have little choice but to place a certain level of trust in scientists - even when it comes to the model-driven speculative discipline of climate change. And, need it be said, most scientists take great care in being honest, principled and precise. David Harsanyi carechangechoice share on social
Anyone who's had a casual conversation with his neighbors or is cognizant of reality TV should already be petrified of democracy. David Harsanyi casualcognizantconversation Change image and share on social
Finding a 'sacrificial lamb' on whom to tag blame for complicated problems is an important instrument in the toolkit of politicians, because it deflects blame for the nation's economic woes away from their own regulatory lapses, economic mismanagement and coddling to labor unions. Clayton Christensen blamecoddlecomplicate share on social
When you first come into Parliament, it's a daunting place because you feel you've so much to learn. Once you've been re-elected, you feel much more confident. It just gives you a bit of a boost. Theresa May biteboostconfident Change image and share on social
Fear follows crime and is its punishment. Voltaire crimefearpunishment Change image and share on social