The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.

Quote by Ronald Reagan

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You know, if I listened to him [Michael Dukakis] long enough, I would be convinced...

You know, if I listened to him [Michael Dukakis] long enough, I would be convinced...

They say hard work never hurt anybody, but I figure why take the chance.

They say hard work never hurt anybody, but I figure why take the chance.

The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is...

The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is...

Welfare's purpose should be to eliminate, as far as possible, the need for its own...

Welfare's purpose should be to eliminate, as far as possible, the need for its own...

The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is...

The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is...

Inflation is as violent as a mugger, as frightening as an armed robber and as...

Inflation is as violent as a mugger, as frightening as an armed robber and as...

History teaches that war begins when governments believe the price of aggression is cheap.

History teaches that war begins when governments believe the price of aggression is cheap.

Going to college offered me the chance to play football for four more years.

Going to college offered me the chance to play football for four more years.

The most terrifying words in the English langauge are: I'm from the government and I'm...

The most terrifying words in the English langauge are: I'm from the government and I'm...

History teaches that war begins when governments believe the price of aggression is cheap

History teaches that war begins when governments believe the price of aggression is cheap

The thought of being President frightens me and I do not think I want the...

The thought of being President frightens me and I do not think I want the...

Government has laid its hand on health, housing, farming, industry, commerce, education, and to an...

Government has laid its hand on health, housing, farming, industry, commerce, education, and to an...

We're in greater danger today than we were the day after Pearl Harbor. Our military...

We're in greater danger today than we were the day after Pearl Harbor. Our military...

Poverty is a career for lot's of well paid people

Poverty is a career for lot's of well paid people

When youre up to your armpits in alligators, its hard to remember to drain the...

When youre up to your armpits in alligators, its hard to remember to drain the...

No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually,...

No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually,...

Facts are stupid things.

Facts are stupid things.

I consider all proposals for government action with an open mind before voting no.

I consider all proposals for government action with an open mind before voting no.

This American government what is it but a tradition, though a recent one, endeavoring to...

This American government what is it but a tradition, though a recent one, endeavoring to...

The best government is the one that charges you the least blackmail for leaving you...

The best government is the one that charges you the least blackmail for leaving you...