INFLUENCE, n. In politics, a visionary _quo_ given in exchange for a
substantial _quid_.
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary"
substantial _quid_.
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary"
Related:
- CONSUL, n. In American politics, a person who having failed to secure
and office from the people is given one by the Administration on
condition that he leave the country.
Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's... - ARENA, n. In politics, an imaginary rat-pit in which the statesman
wrestles with his record.
Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's... - DELEGATION, n. In American politics, an article of merchandise that
comes in sets.
Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's... - MUGWUMP, n. In politics one afflicted with self-respect and addicted
to the vice of independence.
A term of contempt. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's... - PUSH, n. One of the two things mainly conducive to success,
especially in politics. The other is Pull. -- Ambrose... - RECOUNT, n. In American politics, another throw of the dice,
accorded to the player against whom they are loaded... - Politics, n. A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of
principles.
The conduct of public affairs for private advantage... - PRESIDENCY, n. The greased pig in the field game of American
politics.
Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's... - Riot, n. A popular entertainment given to the military by innocent bystanders.
Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's...
