Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.
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No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth!
Interpretation
What this quote means
Governments tend to grow and rarely eliminate their own programs, suggesting their permanence.
This quote by Ronald Reagan highlights the tendency of government institutions to expand rather than diminish over time. Once established, government programs often become entrenched, as they rarely disappear, fostering a perception of permanence akin to 'eternal life'. This reflects on the nature of bureaucracy and the difficulties of reforming government processes.
Themes
GovernmentBureaucracyPermanenceProgramsPolitics
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about unnecessary government expenditure.
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