From orphanages to space colonies, it was all shallow but endearingly enthusiastic futurism. Gingrich was the kind of person who read a book or two on something and would then be quite afire as to how this was going to fit into some shining future.
From Molly Ivins
One of the more urp-making habits of media mavens is presuming to speak for the American people, as in 'The American people won't stand for this!'
Jimmy Carter was unquestionably the most moral president of my lifetime, but he wasn't much of a president.
One of the few things I like about Bill Clinton is that he has very good manners. If his momma were still alive, I would congratulate her.
There are times a country is so tired of bull that only the truth can provide relief.
If Democrats in Washington haven't got enough sense to own the issue of political reform, I give up on them entirely.
For years, I have been trying to persuade people that George W. Bush, although no Einstein, is not stupid.
It's a monstrous idea to put people in prison and keep them there.
The extent to which not just state legislatures but the Congress of the United States are now run by large corporate special interests is beyond mere recognition as fact. The takeover is complete.
Laws were changed and regulations repealed until an Enron can set sail without responsibility, supervision, or accountability.
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