Quote by Pat Robertson

But if there's an erosion at home, you know, Thomas Jefferson warned about a tyranny of an oligarchy and if we surrender our democracy to the tyranny of an oligarchy, we've made a terrible mistake.

But if there's an erosion at home, you know, Thomas Jefferso

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This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong foundation of democracy and preventing the rise of oligarchy. It suggests that erosion or weakening of democratic values and principles, particularly within the domestic realm, can lead to the concentration of power in the hands of a few, which is warned against by Thomas Jefferson. The quote serves as a reminder that allowing an oligarchy to control and manipulate the democratic system would be a grave error, highlighting the need to safeguard democracy from such threats.

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