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Behind a smoke screen of high-profile female appointees and soothing slogans, George W. Bush is waging war on women.

I think provincialism is an endemic characteristic with mankind, I think everybody everywhere is provincial, but it is particularly striking with Texans, and we tend to be very Texcentric.

From Molly Ivins

Some days, I'd feel better with Punxsutawney Phil in the Oval Office - at least he doesn't lie about the weather.

From Molly Ivins

Next time I tell you someone from Texas should not be president of the United States, please pay attention.

From Molly Ivins

I believe that ignorance is the root of all evil. And that no one knows the truth.

From Molly Ivins

Havin' fun while freedom fightin' must be one of those lunatic Texas traits we get from the water - which is known to have lithium in it - because it goes all the way back to Sam Houston, surely the most lovable, the most human, and the funniest of all the great men this country has ever produced.

From Molly Ivins