Hans-Hermann Hoppe on Democracy and Political Leadership

„Democracy virtually assures that only bad and dangerous men will ever rise to the top of government.“

Prof. Hans-Hermann HoppeHans-Hermann Hoppe critiques democracy as a system that brings problematic leaders to power.
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Prof. Hans Hermann Hoppe is a libertarian philosopher and economist known for his works on political philosophy and anarcho-capitalism.

Critical view on democracy and political leadership by Hans-Hermann Hoppe.


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Hans-Hermann Hoppe quote about democracy and political leadership

Hans Hermann Hoppe is a German-American philosopher and economist recognized for his libertarian and anarcho-capitalist theories. He has published numerous books and articles and is professor emeritus at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His works primarily focus on freedom, property, and the state.

Quote by Hans-Hermann Hoppe on the nature of democracy, truth, justice, and beautyCopyright © yoice.net – Quote Artwork
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"What is true, just, and beautiful is not determined by popular vote. The masses everywhere are ignorant, short-sighted, motivated by envy, and easy to fool. Democratic politicians must appeal to these masses in order to be elected. Whoever is the best demagogue will win. Almost by necessity, then, democracy will lead to the perversion of truth, justice and beauty." Hans-Hermann Hoppe
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H. L. Mencken quote about democracy, mediocrity, and the presidencyCopyright © yoice.net – Quote Artwork
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"All the odds are on the man who is, intrinsically, the most devious and mediocre — the man who can most adeptly disperse the notion that his mind is a virtual vacuum. The Presidency tends, year by year, to go to such men. As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron." H. L. Mencken
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Pierre-Joseph Proudhon quote about democracy and the tyranny of majoritiesCopyright © yoice.net – Quote Artwork
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"Democracy is nothing but the Tyranny of Majorities, the most abominable tyranny of all, for it is not based on the authority of a religion, not upon the nobility of a race, not on the merits of talents and of riches. It merely rests upon numbers and hides behind the name of the people." Pierre-Joseph Proudhon
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