Konstantin Pobedonostsev - In a Democracy, the real rulers are the dexterous manipulators of votes, wi

In a Democracy, the real rulers are the dexterous manipulators of votes, with their placemen, the mechanics who so skillfully operate the hidden springs which move the puppets in the arena of democratic elections. Men of this kind are ever ready with loud speeches lauding equality; in reality, they rule the people as any despot or military dictator might rule it.

- Konstantin Pobedonostsev

topic: Spring, Military, Real, Manipulator, Democratic Elections, Despots