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The golden thread of reason that used to be stretched taut to mark the boundary between the known and the unknown is now routinely disrespected. ”
I'm old enough to know that a red carpet's just a rug, and I've been able to enjoy the pageantry without letting it go to my head. ”
I did very extensive diligence on Al Jazeera English, the network from which Al Jazeera America is going to be derived, and it's really very clear that they have long since established a reputation for excellence and integrity and objectivity. ”
I have absolutely no plans and no expectations of ever being a candidate again. ”
No matter how hard the loss, defeat might serve as well as victory to shake the soul and let the glory out. ”
I wrote newspaper articles professionally for seven years, and I love newspapers. ”
While President Bush likes to project an image of strength and courage, the real truth is that in the presence of his large financial contributors, he is a moral coward. ”
George Bush taking credit for the wall coming down is like the rooster taking credit for the sun rising. ”
I take no pleasure in the fact that the scientific predictions I've relayed to popular audiences turn out to be true. ”
The dominance of short-term perspectives has led to routine decisions in the markets that sacrifice the long-term buildup of genuine value in pursuit of artificial, short-term gains. ”