Eisenhower, in a letter to his brother Edgar...

Martini Republic - Lead, follow, or have a drink.: "Should any political party attempt to abolish social security, unemployment insurance, and eliminate labor laws and farm programs, you would not hear of that party again in our political history. There is a tiny splinter group, of course, that believes you can do these things. Among them are H. L. Hunt (you possibly know his background), a few other Texas oil millionaires, and an occasional politician or business man from other areas. Their number is negligible and they are stupid. "

But did Eisenhower really say this?The answer, according to About.com, is, "Yes, the quote is authentic--but pretend he didn't say it."