Politicians need to rethink their reflexive invocations of the Second Amendment and the idea that the gun lobby is too powerful to challenge. David Ignatius amendmentchallengegun Change image and share on social
Politicians neither love nor hate. Interest, not sentiment, directs them. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield directhateinterest Change image and share on social
Politicians never keep all their promises. Michael Moore politicianpromise Change image and share on social
Politicians, no matter who they are, shouldn't be able to manipulate the public on a single issue and then call an election at the height of support - that's a little bit of a manipulation of democracy. Jim Bolger bitecalldemocracy share on social
Politicians often call for sanctions as a way of sounding tough when they don't want to take riskier measures. David Ignatius callmeasurepolitician Change image and share on social
Politicians often claim secrecy is necessary for good governance or national security. Heather Brooke claimgoodgovernance Change image and share on social
Politicians often misuse science for political ends and to pursue their own agenda. Leonard Mlodinow agendumendmisuse Change image and share on social
Politicians often reveal most about themselves in unguarded moments. Douglas Alexander momentpoliticianreveal Change image and share on social
Politicians often say to me, 'Articles in the 'Observer' don't get me votes, but you get me money.' Jared Kushner articlemoneyobserver Change image and share on social
