Free Democratic Party is the name of several political parties around the world. It usually designates a party that is ideologically based around liberalism. For more information on liberal parties, see liberalism worldwide.
Current parties with that name include:
- Free Democratic Party (Germany)
- Free Democratic Party (Liberia)
- FDP.The Liberals
Historical parties of the name include:
- Free Democratic Party (GDR)
- Free Democratic Party of Switzerland
Famous quotes containing the words free, democratic and/or party:
“The family is the test of freedom; because the family is the only thing that the free man makes for himself and by himself.”
—Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874–1936)
“There is a limit to the application of democratic methods. You can inquire of all the passengers as to what type of car they like to ride in, but it is impossible to question them as to whether to apply the brakes when the train is at full speed and accident threatens.”
—Leon Trotsky (1879–1940)
“From now on, I think it is safe to predict, neither the Democratic nor the Republican Party will ever nominate for President a candidate without good looks, stage presence, theatrical delivery, and a sense of timing.”
—James Thurber (1894–1961)