Soundbites - anathema to democracy?

The spirit of democracy cannot be established in the midst of terrorism.

Democracy is not neat, or quiet. It requires a certain relish for confusion.

Imbalance between rich and poor is the most fatal ailment of all republics.

Democracy, as has been said of Christianity, has never really been tried.

A democracy is nothing more than mob rule.

Whenever people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government.

Creativity and personal responsibility are strongest when the mind is free from supernatural belief.

Democracy is not being, it is becoming. It is easily lost, but never finally won.

Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people.

The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter.

Democracy is the worst form of government except all the others already tried.

A great democracy must be progressive or it will soon cease to be a great democracy.

Democracy substitutes election by the incompetent many for appointment by the corrupt few.

Democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth, no property, and vulgar employment.

Democracy is the worship of Jackals by Jackasses.