Linux Politics

Even though they raised the rate for first class mail in the United
States we really shouldn't complain -- it's still only two cents a day.

        [and getting better!  Soon it'll be down to a penny a day!]

Ever wonder if taxation without representation might have been cheaper?

Every country has the government it deserves.
                -- Joseph De Maistre

Every one says that politicians lie all the time, and that just isn't so!
But you do have to understand body language to know when they're lying and
when they aren't.

        When a politician rubs his nose, he isn't lying.
        When a politician tugs on his ear, he isn't lying.
        When a politician scratches his collar bone, he isn't lying.
        When his mouth starts moving, that's when he's lying!

Everything is controlled by a small evil group to which, unfortunately,
no one we know belongs.

Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice... moderation in the pursuit
of justice is no virtue.
                -- Barry Goldwater

Fanaticism consists of redoubling your effort when you have forgotten your aim.
                -- George Santayana

Far back in the mists of ancient time, in the great and glorious days of the
former Galactic Empire, life was wild, rich and largely tax free.

Mighty starships plied their way between exotic suns, seeking adventure and
reward among the furthest reaches of Galactic space.  In those days, spirits
were brave, the stakes were high, men were real men, women were real women
and small furry creatures from Alpha Centauri were real small furry creatures
from Alpha Centauri.  And all dared to brave unknown terrors, to do mighty
deeds, to boldly split infinitives that no man had split before -- and thus
was the Empire forged.
                -- Douglas Adams, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"

Fay: The British police force used to be run by men of integrity.
Truscott: That is a mistake which has been rectified.
                -- Joe Orton, "Loot"

Fear and loathing, my man, fear and loathing.
                -- H.S. Thompson