Quotes About Participation

If we don't like what the Republicans do, we need to get in there and change it.

The largest party in America, by the way, is neither the Democrats nor the Republicans. It's the party of non-voters.

We're doing exactly what the Republicans don't want: getting more people involved in our democracy. Giving more Americans a voice in their future.

I operate on the assumption that as a member of Congress, presently, I represent everybody - Republicans, Democrats, independents and, yes, some people who don't care to participate.

One of the biggest hurdles about Foursquare is you need to remember to use it.

I think it hurts blogs when they have to turn off their comments.

I'm a part of the system now and I am helping people within that system and, so, it would be hypocrisy to be part of a system that I don't believe in.

In a world where ideas and ideals flow freely, we want what everybody else in an advanced society seems to have: a say in our future.

I think there's nothing that makes you happier than to be really involved in something. I can't imagine a totally idle life.

I believe that one should always be contributing towards life and never stay idle.

When we ignore the will of the people, people lose.

People like me who are reform-minded ignore the people who say, 'Just criticize and don't do anything and let's win by default.' That's ridiculous.

In a true democracy is the cure for most of our social and political ills, but a few of them must remain to keep us going.

I wanted the audience to write stories and then read them out if they wanted to. It's always the best part of the show because people are so imaginative.

I can't imagine working without an audience.

We've lost the ability to immerse ourselves in things.

People can really have an impact on a campaign and learn an awful lot. It can be an enjoyable experience.

I want to step up our voter-registration activities. Not every branch does it, and not all the time. I want them to go back and get out the vote because I want us to have a big impact on the Congressional elections this year.

Growing up, when we would get dragged to these events, I didn't want to be there. Over time, as we got older, I developed a real appreciation of the importance of being involved in the democratic process.

I personally feel that an actor should not take an important part in politics.

I have long been impressed with the focus on politics and that focus being... from young people.

You can always make an imprint on the game no matter what you do.

Generally, I've found that a heckler in an improv audience is just enjoying the show so much that they want to be in it.

There is so much that can be done, you see, the assembly is about improving our democracy.