You sold out! We elected you, and you sold out! The next time we have an election, I think everyone should vote for himself. Or we might just as well vote for Charlie Brown! Yes, next year we may even say, 'You're elected, Charlie Brown!

Charles M. Schulz
About This Quote

The above quote, which appeared in an article by George Carlin about the American political system, captures the essence of political satire. For example, if Charlie Brown had won, he would have been just like the rest of us. If voters had elected him next year, they would have given him what they thought was power to do good things for the world, but instead he would have done nothing more than be himself.

Source: Youre Not Elected, Charlie Brown

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