politics

WAR, n. A by-product of the arts of peace. The most menacing political condition is a period of international amity.

TRUST, n. In American politics, a large corporation composed in greater part of thrifty working men, widows of small means, orphans in the care of guardians and the courts, with many similar malefactors and public enemies.

TENACITY, n. A certain quality of the human hand in its relation to the coin of the realm. It attains its highest development in the hand of authority and is considered a serviceable equipment for a career in politics.

SORCERY, n. The ancient prototype and forerunner of political influence. It was, however, deemed less respectable and sometimes was punished by torture and death.

REVOLUTION, n. In politics, an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment. . . . the substitution of the rule of an Administration for that of a Ministry, whereby the welfare and happiness of the people were advanced a full half-inch.

REPRESENTATIVE, n. In national politics, a member of the Lower House in this world, and without discernible hope of promotion in the next.

RECOUNT, n. In American politics, another throw of the dice, accorded to the player against whom they are loaded.

PUSH, n. One of the two things mainly conducive to success, especially in politics. The other is Pull.

POLITICS, n. A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles.

POLITICS, n. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.