Quote of the day, perhaps of the Century.

Politicians never accuse you of "greed" for wanting other people's money -- only for wanting to keep your own money.

~Joseph Sobran HT: Mark Perry

This quote embodies so much wisdom about politics that its difficult to know where to start.

Politicians, even so-called conservative politicians, enthusiastically encourage citizens to use government to take money, by force, from the "greedy" so it can be re-distributed to those who will vote for the politician. Anyone who opposes such a redistribution plan is, by definition, "greedy."

Anyone whose need is perceived to be less than average or whose wealth is perceived to be more than average, is a fair target for confiscation by the politicians. A corollary of this principle: If you payoff the politician with a campaign contribution you are less likely to be labeled greedy.