• I fear for our nation. Nearly half of our people receive a government subsidy. We have debased our currency to the point that loyal citizens no longer trust it. – Roman Senator

Vomit-worthy talent in Australian politics

Posted by Eric Smith on 14th August 2010 6:01pm

I constantly hear politicians and Australian political commentators saying one party or another "has a lot of talent on their backbench" ... or such and such a politician "is very talented".

Is it just me, or do other people get that vomit-like taste in their mouth when they hear this?

I think it was Rothbard who said something like:

"To be a 'talented politician' means to be a talented thief, manipulator and liar"

Well in that case, we're bursting at the seams.

Sat, 14/08/2010 - 6:17pm — Anthony Coralluzzo

You read my mind.

You read my mind.

Sat, 14/08/2010 - 6:21pm — Alfredo Borizowski

Rothbard was talking about

Rothbard was talking about Abe Lincoln, the big-government racist who wanted to send blacks back to Africa.

He said:

"Of course, Abraham Lincoln’s conciliatory words on slavery cannot be taken at face value. Lincoln was a master politician, which means that he was a consummate conniver, manipulator, and liar."