David Mixner Quotes

Our history is that we can very aggressively, if necessary, and openly and democratically discuss our differences. We have a democratic history in which we come together and vote on these things.

We can change the direction of the country with our vote.

Politics is not perfect but it's the best available nonviolent means of changing how we live.

But democracy isn't a state of perfection. It has to be improved, and that means constant vigilance.

While there continues to be differences, the important point is that all citizens and elected officials use democratic and legal avenues for solving those differences.

Voting is the only way to make change in a democracy.

We believe the way social change occurs in the United States, over the last 200 years, is the democratic process.

Our democracy works because the parties air and debate their differences in public.

Americans are calling for a return to common sense in how we solve problems and how the people communicate with their government.

A basic tenet of a healthy democracy is open dialogue and transparency.

Democracy makes us articulate our views, defend them, and refine them.

The better the information it has, the better democracy works. Silence and secrecy are never good for it.

We tend to think of politics as bad, full of dirty tricks, negative ads, big campaigns, but I am here to explore the original meaning of politics, which is positive and has to do with balancing competing interests and looking for solutions.

That is why I came to conclusion that the election must take place, so that the republic can have a government. If I were to say that everything will change for the better immediately, that would not be true. The struggle will continue for a long time.

Deliberation and debate is the way you stir the soul of our democracy.

Democracy functions best when we have an active citizenry.

Healthy disagreement, debate, leading to compromise has always been the American way.

One person alone can't do anything as important as bringing genuine democracy to a country.

We shall never change our political leaders until we change the people who elect them.

The democratic process is only as great as the people who participate in it.

One could always do more, faster and cleverer, but democracy has its own rhythm.

I have always believed that on important issues, the leaders must lead. Where the leaders fail to lead, and people are really concerned about it, the people will take the lead and make the leaders follow.

I believe in the critical importance of participating in the political system - from voting to standing for election. It's both rewarding and necessary that men and women of good will and clear thinking engage in honest, open debate.

Democracy opens new vistas and opportunities. We should use the opportunities it offers to correct past mistakes not to blunder anew.

If you present good government, then elections look after themselves.