“It is the responsibility of the patriot to protect his country from its government.” – Thomas Paine (20041116tu0910)
News Feed
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)
Politics
“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)
Politics, Participation
“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” – Plato (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)
Music and Life
“What we play is life.” – Louis Armstrong, 1900-1971, found on Good Earth Tea bag (20040819th)
Health, Prevention, Proactive, Preventative Health
“The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.” – Thomas Edison (20040819th)
Discovery
“All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.” – Galileo Galilei, 1564-1642, found on Good Earth Tea bag (20040817tu)
Angels, Kindness, Compassion, Helpfulness
“When you act as an angel, you are kind, compassionate, helpful and true to your word.” – found on Yogi Tea bag (20040817tu)