Democracy Idealist Gifts

Turkey missed the exit twice

Joined at the hipster.

'Son, voting isn't a rational procedure by which one strategically selects an electable candidate who will best serve your interests. Voting is an emotional response to your gut level fears!'

Public footpath on a desert island.

'Idealist'

On John Lennon: 'WE may say he's a dreamer,...but he's not the only one.'

Intelligent Sexual Design

"...I thought I was too smart, too idealistic to end up this way, but LOOK at me! I've become an entrenched bureaucrat!"

A Bubble of Countryside.

"All those in favour of democracy, raise your hand."

'That was your great-uncle Ludwig -- he was voted out of Europe.'

"Students always think that they're going to change the world..."

"Let's run away and make a new life for ourselves filled with completely different problems."

'Cute girl from philosophy. . . BBQ at Dave's. I wonder if she's going?. . . Flat meeting to talk about me not doing my share.'

"My primary challenge is to strip away the hardened carapace of societal expectations..."

"Remember, gentlemen, we aren't here just to draft a constitution. We're here to draft the best damned constitution in the world."

"I promise. . ."

Society for the Furtherance of Liberal Thought.

"Are you crazy? - Do you know how much free elections would COST?"

Sad Statue of Liberty

"You know what I think, folks? Improving technology isn't important. Increased profits aren't important. What's important is to be warm, decent human beings."

If first past the post goes, procreation by coalition will be possible!

"Look, I watched bush for his first hundred days and now I'm trying to take a nap, O.K."

"What's the matter honey - having the American Dream again?"

"I deal. Therefore I am an idealist."

Recycling: Hopes and Dreams

'He has a nerve holding me to the truth. It's an election year, for heaven's sake!'

"Sometimes I think the country would be better if I ran things!"

Unity!

Freedom, equality, brotherhood

'Look - decide. Are you going to launch an attack on tradition, or make a few bob?'

Poor Man Who Thinks Big...

"Can your candidate beat Donald Trump?"

'Bob, give it up. It's just crazy pipe dreams.'

'Actually, with bachelor's degrees in philosophy, we were lucky to get even THIS job.'