“The argument that the two parties should represent opposed ideals and policies, one, perhaps, of the Right and the other of the Left, is a foolish idea acceptable only to doctrinaire and academic thinkers. Instead, the two parties should be almost identical, so that the American people can throw the rascals out at any election without leading to any profound or extensive shifts in policy. Then it should be possible to replace it, every four years if necessary, by the other party, which will be none of these things but will still pursue, with new vigor, approximately the same basic policies.”
Caroll Quigley
Caroll Quigley was an American historian and professor known for his studies on the history of societies and international relations.
This quote prompts reflection on the nature of parties and political change. It challenges the illusion of opposing policies and reveals mechanisms behind continuity in politics.
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Caroll Quigley on Politics: Why Parties Should Be Almost Identical!
Caroll Quigley explains why political parties should be nearly identical – for stable democracy and manageable policy shifts.
Caroll Quigley (1910–1977) was an American historian, professor, and author. He taught at Georgetown University and is especially known for his work on the history of civilizations and his book "Tragedy and Hope", in which he described secret networks behind world politics.
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