Jesse Ventura Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jesse Ventura.

Jesse Ventura is a former professional wrestler, actor, and politician. He was born on July 15, 1951, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ventura first gained popularity as a professional wrestler, competing in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) during the 1980s. He adopted a flamboyant persona, often portraying a brash and rebellious character.

After retiring from wrestling, Ventura ventured into acting and appeared in several films and television shows. However, his most notable foray into politics came in 1998 when he ran as an independent candidate for Governor of Minnesota. Surprisingly, he won the election, becoming the state's 38th governor from 1999 to 2003.

As governor, Ventura pursued a number of progressive policies, advocating for tax reform, campaign finance reform, and environmental protection. He gained a reputation for being outspoken and unconventional, often challenging established political norms. Ventura decided not to run for re-election and left politics after completing his term.

Throughout his career, Ventura has remained a controversial figure due to his unfiltered and provocative viewpoints. He has written several books expressing his political opinions, often criticizing the established two-party system and advocating for greater transparency and accountability in politics. Ventura's charisma, outspokenness, and non-traditional political career have made him an intriguing and polarizing figure in American pop culture and politics.

I believe patriotism comes from the heart. Patriotism is vol

I believe patriotism comes from the heart. Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief.

I don't want to spend the rest of my life in politics. When

I don't want to spend the rest of my life in politics. When I'm finished with my term as governor, I'm going back to the life that's waiting for me in the private sector.

Congratulations, you have a sense of humor. And to those who

Congratulations, you have a sense of humor. And to those who didn't: Go stick your head in the mud.

Organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded pe

Organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people who need strength in numbers. It tells people to go out and stick their noses in other people's business.

Politics is not my life. I have a career in radio and anothe

Politics is not my life. I have a career in radio and another career in film.

I believe in the America people's ability to govern themselv

I believe in the America people's ability to govern themselves. If government would just get out of the way and allow them to lead their lives as they choose, they will succeed.

We call our country home of the brave and land of the free,

We call our country home of the brave and land of the free, but it's not. We give a false portrayal of freedom. We're not free - if we were, we'd allow people their freedom.

All of us should have free choice when it comes to patriotic

All of us should have free choice when it comes to patriotic displays... a government wisely acting within its bounds will earn loyalty and respect from its citizens. A government dare not demand the same.

Wrestling is ballet with violence.

Wrestling is ballet with violence.

I also believe that government has no business telling us ho

I also believe that government has no business telling us how we should live our lives. I think our lifestyle choices should be left up to us. What we do in our private lives is none of the government's business. That position rules out the Republican Party for me.

There are lots of people out there who think they know the t

There are lots of people out there who think they know the truth about God and religion, but does anybody really know for sure? That's why the founding fathers built freedom of religious belief into the structure of this nation, so that everybody could make up their minds for themselves.

Government works less efficiently when it begins to grow out

Government works less efficiently when it begins to grow out of control and takes on more and more of the responsibilities that belong to the citizens.

I don't believe we need the government's help as much as som

I don't believe we need the government's help as much as some think we do. That belief sets me apart from the Democrats, since their way of dealing with everything is to tax and spend.

I don't think I would want the responsibility for enforcing

I don't think I would want the responsibility for enforcing the death penalties. There's always the inevitable question of whether someone you gave the order to execute might truly have been innocent.

Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and alle

Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief. A patriot shows their their patriotism through their actions, by their choice.

Government's role should be only to keep the playing field l

Government's role should be only to keep the playing field level, and to work hand in hand with business on issues such as employment. But beyond this, to as great an extent as possible, it should get the hell out of the way.

I decided to run for governor because I got mad... I want to

I decided to run for governor because I got mad... I want to make government more directly accountable to the people.

Remember that government doesn't earn one single dollar it s

Remember that government doesn't earn one single dollar it spends. In order for you to get money from the government, that money must first be taken from somebody else.

Love is by far bigger than the government can ever be.

Love is by far bigger than the government can ever be.

The Constitution guarantees us our rights to life, liberty,

The Constitution guarantees us our rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That's all. It doesn't guarantee our rights to charity.