David Firestone Quotes

We are fond of distinctions; we place ourselves in opposition, and quarrel under the denominations of faction and party, without any material subject of controversy.

We are fond of distinctions; we place ourselves in opposition, and quarrel under the denominations of faction and party, without any material subject of controversy.

I don't think that this should be politicized. But this is probably naive. In this environment, everything gets politicized.

Every time you work on a political campaign, half the people hate you. That's how it is.

Any time you've got both the Pope and the Dixie Chicks against you, you're not long for the White House.

The best way to get your audience larger and more consistent is to be more divisive and more radical and criticize those who cater to or kowtow to other forces.

Whoever has provoked men to rage against him has always gained a party in his favor, too.

Politics has got too personal, too nasty, in Britain, as it has in America.

Because of my political views, I've been targeted as a lightning rod, someone who's too far out there.

The press has a tendency to focus on what politicians disagree on.

Pat Buchanan likes to say we're in a culture war. The Civil War was a culture war, and brothers killed brothers. I wonder if they avoided dinner conversation about politics. What if this culture war turned into a real war? I'd look back on that dinner and wish that I'd ordered a side of argument

Whenever you take a stand on an issue, people will line up around the block to kick your ass over it. By having an opinion, you make yourself a target. Why do you think Congress likes to hide behind closed doors at decision-making time?

I don't want to engage in politics; it's too hot.

Donald Trump is a divisive name in a locker room.

Politics, by its nature, emits a lot noise.

It is uncomfortable seeing how very divisive politics has become.

There is an extensive body of writing from both sides of the political aisle that has analyzed the extraordinary depths of hatred leveled at former President George W. Bush.

When people agree with you, they'll just like it and keep it moving, but when people don't agree with you, that's when they come for your whole neck.

Look at what the divisiveness of Brexit has done to the U.K.

It's so easy to trigger everyone these days, especially if you mention President Donald Trump.

I've had problems with the Republican establishment in the past.

The arrogance of the Left always fascinates me.

If you're going to talk about politics, then there are going to be folks who are with you and folks that are against you.

There is no room any more for the divisive agenda which has been sought to be foisted on the common man.

The Jewish Orthodox community is playing footsie with the alt-right.