Author: ppadmin

Recalling cynically those politicians who gush on about gallantry and sacrifice in warfare, E.B. Sledge, a veteran of the World War II campaigns at Peleliu and Okinawa wrote, “The words seemed so ridiculous. Only the flies benefited.” — anonymous

It is common, as William Sloan Coffin notes, that we are prone to use the Bible as a drunk uses a lamppost—for support rather than illumination. — anonymous

In late 2012 the Center for Responsive Politics reported that for the first time in history more than half of Congress—535 Representatives and Senators—are millionaires. In fact, the average net worth for all lawmakers is more than $7 million. Whereas 40% of US citizens’ net worth is zero or less. — anonymous