Posted in Philosophy, Politics, Quotes, tagged Accountability, Authority, National Review Board, Philosophy, Politics, Quotes, Tyranny on October 31, 2020|
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Posted in Philosophy, Politics, Quotes, tagged Authoritarianism, Democracy, Despots, Freedom Of The Press, Karl Vick, Philosophy, Politics, Quotes, Strength, The Guardians And The War On Truth, Time Magazine, Tyranny on March 12, 2019|
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[Journalist] independence is no small thing. It marks the distinction between tyranny and democracy. And in a world where budding authoritarians have advanced by blurring the difference, there was a clarity in the spectacle of a tyrant’s fury visited up a man armed only with a pen. Because the strongmen of the world only look strong. All despots live in fear of their people. To see genuine strength, look to the spaces where individuals dare to describe what’s going on in front of them. |
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— Karl Vick |
From his article: “The Guardians And The War On Truth“ |
From Time Magazine, dtd: December 24th / 31st, 2018 |
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Posted in Philosophy, Politics, Quotes, tagged Bush Administration, Democracy, Fair Game, God Bless America, Iraq War, Joseph C. Wilson IV, Philosophy, Politics, Quotes, Sean Penn, State Of The Union, Truth, Tyranny, Valerie Plame, White House on October 10, 2018|
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The responsibility of a country is not in the hands of a privileged few. We are strong, and we are free from tyranny as long as each one of us remembers his or her duty as a citizen. Whether it’s to report a pothole at the top of your street or lies in a State of the Union address, speak out! Ask those questions. Demand that truth. Democracy is not a free ride, man. I’m here to tell you. But, this is where we live. And if we do our job, this is where our children will live. God bless America. |
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— Joseph C. Wilson IV (played by Sean Penn) |
Former United States diplomat who’s wife (Valerie Plame) was depicted as a CIA “operative” outed by the White House during the Iraq War |
The quote is taken from the movie: “Fair Game“ |
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[I will leave it to future historians to settle the dispute of Ms. Plame’s status, the reason for Mr. Wilson’s trips to Africa and whether or not the Bush Administration publicly “outed” a government asset. — KMAB] |
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