Category Archives: Quotable Notables

Quotable: Jeff Sharlet on imperialism

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Sabina Becker

“Fascism may be a purer evil, but empire is a more pervasive one, and ultimately more dangerous because it’s able to call on the loyalties of well-intentioned people who’d never go near fascism. But if you’re a Vietnamese kid napalmed … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Chris Hedges on crapaganda whoredom

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Sabina Becker

“The past week was a good one if you were a courtier. We were instructed by the high priests on television over the past few days to mourn a Sunday morning talk show host, who made $5 million a year … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Amy Katz on the falsities of the “free” market

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Sabina Becker

“The problem is not the issue of personal choice–it’s the doctrine of personal choice. We are constantly being told that change begins with us, that only we can solve our own problems, that we are the authors of our destinies. … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Barry Nolan on the myth of free speech

Posted on May 27, 2008 by Sabina Becker

“In today’s America, speech is only ‘free’ when you are talking down to someone less powerful that you. Speak ‘up’ — and look out.“In your work life, they can fire you, as I found out, for quietly saying something that … Continue reading →

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Quotable: George W. Bush on Jews

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Sabina Becker

“You know what I’m gonna tell those Jews when I get to Israel, don’t you Herman?…I’m telling ’em they’re all going to hell.”—Dubya, to Austin American-Statesman reporter Ken Herman.

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Quotable: Gary Kamiya on what to do about terrorism

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Sabina Becker

“The only effective way to reduce the threat of terrorism is to work to end the conditions that give rise to it. In the case of Islamist terrorism, this means a comprehensive and enlightened political, economic and diplomatic strategy for … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Alice W. Flaherty on politicians and brain damage

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Sabina Becker

“The neurologist Oliver Sacks tells of a ward of aphasic patients listening to President Reagan giving a speech on television. Although unable to fully understand his words, the patients compensated by being particularly sensitive to his tone and inflections, which … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Naomi Klein on neoliberal bullshit

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Sabina Becker

“What I dislike most about the trickle-down democracy argument is the dishonor it pays to all the people who fought, and fight still, for genuine democratic change in their countries, whether for the right to vote, or to have access … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Benito Mussolini on how Jonah Goldberg is full of shit

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Sabina Becker

“Granted that the 19th century was the century of socialism, liberalism, democracy, this does not mean that the 20th century must also be the century of socialism, liberalism, democracy. Political doctrines pass; nations remain. We are free to believe that … Continue reading →

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Quotable: Morley Callaghan on fascism and the church

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Sabina Becker

“It seems to me that those who have tried to make the rebel cause the Christian cause have no shame. All those who are heart and soul with the rebels have made a clear cut choice between the things that … Continue reading →

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