Category Archives: Philosophy
That’s Progressive. That’s You.
This ad is from the Center for American Progress. I saw it on CNN this afternoon, and I love it. America at its best. That’s progressive. That’s you.
Continue reading →Requiem
The Assault on Reason
Al Gore talks with Charlie Rose about his new book. And with Jon Stewart on the Daily Show (in two parts:
Continue reading →A Time to Break the Silence
“…It is with such activity in mind that the words of the late John F. Kennedy come back to haunt us. Five years ago he said, “Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.” Increasingly, by choice or by accident, this is the role our nation has taken, the role of those who make peaceful revolution impossible by refusing to give up the privileges and the pleasures that come from the immense profits of overseas investments. I am convinced that if we are to get on the right side of the world revolution, we as a nation … Continue reading →
Patrick Henry speaks
Patrick Henry, h/t to Glenn Greenwald: Is it necessary for your liberty, that you should abandon those great rights by the adoption of this system? Is the relinquishment of the trial by jury, and the liberty of the press, necessary for your liberty? Will the abandonment of your most sacred rights tend to the security of your liberty? Liberty the greatest of all earthly blessings-give us that precious jewel, and you may take every thing else: But I am, fearful I have lived long enough to become an old fashioned fellow: Perhaps an invincible attachment to the dearest rights of … Continue reading →
Requiem
“A republic, madam, if you can keep it”
Benjamin Franklin is 300 today The response is attributed to BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Continue reading →The Declaration of Independence
From the National Archives, which has all the details, plus high-resolution images of this most inspirational document.
Continue reading →A conservative speaks
“The religious factions that are growing throughout our land are not using their religious clout with wisdom. They are trying to force government leaders into following their position 100 percent. If you disagree with these religious groups on a particular moral issue, they complain, they threaten you with a loss of money or votes or both. I’m frankly sick and tired of the political preachers across this country telling me as a citizen that if I want to be a moral person, I must believe in A, B, C, and D. Just who do they think they are? And from … Continue reading →