The best possible political statement as we approach the election?

With the Federal election just days away on May 18^th, we’d like to share with you what could be the most accurate statement by any politician:

“The Budget should be balanced; the Treasury should be refilled. Public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest our nation will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance.”

Who said this? Scott Morrison? Bill Shorten? Clive Palmer?

None of the above. It was Roman statesman/philosopher Cicero (pictured above) in 55BC.

As one of our readers (evidently also a philosopher) noted:

“It seems we’ve learned b*gger all in 2,074 years!”

Enjoy the campaigning!