Politics

Freedom of Speech, Presidency

“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American Public.” – Theodore Roosevelt. (20041116tu0910)

Intellect, Independence

“I never submitted the whole system of my opinions to the creed of any party of men whatever in religion, in philosophy, in politics, or in anything elsewhere I was capable of thinking for myself. Such an addiction is the last degradation of a free and moral agent.” – Thomas Jefferson (20041116tu0910)

Principled, Vocal, Outspoken

“The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in time of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.” – Dante (20041116tu0910)

“As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.” – H.L. Mencken, 1880 – 1956,… Continue reading Politics

Poor Leaders

“The tyranny of the ignoramuses is insurmountable and assured for all time.”- Albert Einstein (20041116tu0910)

Power of a Few

“It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people’s minds…” – Sam Adams (20041116tu0910)

Politics, Participation

“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” – Plato (20041116tu0910)

Peace, Diplomacy

“You can’t shake hands with a clenched fist.” – Indira Gandhi, 1917-1984, found on Good Earth Tea bag (20040817tu)

Positive Future

“You must not focus on your adversaries, enemies, opponents, or the problems in the world. Focus on what you believe in, imagine a positive future, work toward those things. If you focus on the negative, eventually, those frustrations that are eating at you, will eat you up.” – Gregory Paul Johnson, (20040324we)

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