Political Quotes

“Last weekend there was something strange and unusual happening out in Southern California near a place called Dana Point, which is north of San Diego. The previous night's guests were being ushered off the premises by hotel security. A private security team moved onto the property, setting up checkpoints. The hotel employees could be seen sweeping the rooms for electronic listening devices, and dozens of wealthy men and women were led into the resort, registering to attend an event deceptively entitled ``T&R Annual Sales Meeting.'' This meeting, once started, turned into a multiple-day event. It was closed to all spectators, journalists, and all those not explicitly invited. No official itinerary was available and details have not been forthcoming. There were at least two Senators slated to attend and they did attend, but their offices have refused to comment on their participation. After all, attendees were sworn to secrecy--high levels of security, concealment, deception, and oaths of silence. That doesn't sound anything like a typical conference. It sounds more like a cult. But instead of being a religious movement or a secret sect, this is a cult of money, influence, and self-serving politics. This is the cult of Koch, and I am referring to the Koch brothers. At their twice-yearly secret donor retreat, Charles and David Koch raise millions--millions and hundreds of millions--of dollars they then use to pursue their radical agenda--and it is radical.…”