Governance and Power

Men are not corrupted by the exercise of power, or debased by the habit of obedience; but by the exercise of a power which they believe to be illegitimate, and by obedience to a rule which they consider to be usurped and oppressive.

Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America

On Rising to the Occasion

In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility... I welcome it.

John F. Kennedy

This is how they win

Required viewing for all citizens.

Update! I've found a longer and more informative version of her lecture, which can be viewed here. I recommend checking out the shorter version posted above to see if you bite. You will.

Naomi Wolf, The End of America: Letter of Warning to a Young Patriot

On Politics (and everything)

The sea change happens one wave at a time.

Douglas, Election Night