Political Dreamer Pillows

'Just wait tillI become Mayor - I'll sort the transport system out.'

"Trust me, Son, you do not want to 'grow up to be president.' "

'I think there's something seriously wrong with me. I'm thinking of running for President!'

'You will meet a tall, dark campaign manager and get elected to Congress.'

'I still love you, Harold, but I'm moving to another state and running for the Senate.'

'Let's start raising campaign money.'

"Someday, I'm gonna be president of the United States."

"Okay - let's get things done!!"

"But sweetie, don't you want to be more than just a presidential 'hopeful'?"

'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!'

"Ambitions... to make a career change from tourism to sales."

"Efficiency savings...protect front line services BLAH! BLAH! refocus on core objectives BLAH BLAH!"

Fight for Your Democratic Right to Be Ignored

A backup plan might be a good idea, in case 'being a celebrity' doesn't work out...

Middlesex Election, 1804- Burdett and his Radical Allies Anticipate Victory

'I'd like to be one of those people who sets targets for other people.'

"Progress is coming right along!"

"We're still trying to sort out the details."

'Just thirty-five years until I can run for office!'

China

"When I grow up, I want to impeach a president."

'No, please, go on. It's so refreshing to talk to someone with an entirely different point of view.'

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

New Year Revolution

A hippie saying "Peace"

'General, You look pale this morning...' - 'I had a nightmare Admiral! I dreamed the war began!'

Guy Debord

"So, Gracie, if you were a superhero, what powers would you have?"

"I'll just mow the lawn then I'll put myself forward to lead the Conservatives."

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

The 111th Congress Adjourns.

'I'm thinking about running for president. Not this term but as soon as I'm allowed to cross the street by myself.'

Martin Luther King's Dream: UNITED States

"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. . ."