How about another quote:
"Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." ---C.S. Lewis
Remind you of any government you know?
2007-10-09 04:02:32 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Another Great Quote Suthrnlyts!
I always thought that we know best, what's good for our own well-being. I thought that self-determination was what made America such a great country,..but somewhere along the line, some politico decided that they knew what was best for us. That's Sad, and that kind of thinking has no place in a true democracy, much like the Electoral College !
2007-10-09 04:10:54 · answer #1 · answered by thehermanator2003 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I didn't know Lewis knew Hillary, because she torments us without end and believes she is doing us all good. Lewis was a very smart man, and I like the fact that you read him, tells us a lot about you. One would conclude that you are a wise woman.
(Not looking for "best answer", so don't give it to me, I was just making an honest assessment.)
2007-10-09 11:16:17 · answer #2 · answered by libsticker 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes, I love CS Lewis and yes this quote reminds me of a crazy group trying to get into office. Scary stuff!!!
2007-10-09 11:22:16 · answer #3 · answered by Jasmine 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
He's describing bad government? Oh, it must be Republicans. Hands down. Without a doubt. I'm sure of it. Sounds more like Iran or Iraq under Saddam to me than our government.
2007-10-09 11:21:54 · answer #4 · answered by Pfo 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Sounds like the direction our own government's heading (and it ain't Bush's fault). CS Lewis was amazing.
2007-10-09 11:53:10 · answer #5 · answered by Richard S 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I love that quote, and yes, I think it fits the last two presidents we've had and most probably the next :(
2007-10-09 11:28:38 · answer #6 · answered by Moderates Unite! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't know Lewis contributed to the DNC Charter.
2007-10-09 11:14:39 · answer #7 · answered by Lavrenti Beria 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Excellent quote! Now, let's hope the Rep. can win and keep this from happening.
2007-10-09 11:29:47 · answer #8 · answered by jrldsmith 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Horrble things like smoking bans and bad fat bans come to mind, hardly the stuff of legend, I'd say...
2007-10-09 11:11:56 · answer #9 · answered by alphabetsoup2 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't know C.S. Lewis, so can't say that I love him.
But I do enjoy his writing.
Next question.
2007-10-09 11:07:32 · answer #10 · answered by labken1817 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋