“People who want to understand democracy should spend less time in the library with Aristotle and more time on the buses and in the subway.”~Simeon Strunsky Russian-born Jewish American essayist and editorialist Simeon Strunsky was born on this day in 1879.
“There can be no really pervasive system of oppression, such as that in the United States, without the consent of the oppressed.”~Rose Kennedy American philanthropist, socialite, and Kennedy family matriarch Rose Kennedy was born on this day in 1890.
“Affluence creates poverty.”~Marshall McLuhan Canadian philosopher Marshall McLuhan was born on this day in 1911.
“People have moved beyond apathy, beyond skepticism into deep cynicism.”~Elliot Richardson American lawyer and politician Elliot Richardson was born on this day in 1920.
PROMPT: Once more, I used the Story Engine deck to write a new fantasy story about a killer who wants to betray someone with an illusory piece of evidence, but it means giving up her dream. Lysthelania Arlen spent her entire life chasing one impossible dream: to become the first provincial Mirrorwright in three generations. … Continue reading Reflections
“The downward spiral of Dumbness in America is about to hit a new low.”~Hunter S. Thompson American journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson was born on this day in 1937.
“My philosophy is to do the best you can for somebody. Help. It’s not just what do you for yourself. It’s how you treat people decently. The golden rule. There isn’t big anything better than the golden rule. It’s in every major religion in one language or another.”~Art Linkletter Canadian-born American radio and television personality … Continue reading Random Quote for July 17, 2026
“The one common undertaking and universal instrument of the great majority of the human race is the United Nations. A patient, constructive long-term use of its potentialities can bring a real and secure peace to the world.”~Trygve Lie Norwegian politician, labor leader, government official, and author Trygve Lie was born on this day in 1896.
“A public office is not a job, it is an opportunity to do something for the public.”~Franklin Knight Lane American politician Franklin Knight Lane was born on this day in 1864.
“Politics is how you live your life, not whom you vote for.”~Jerry Rubin American social activist, anti-war leader, and counterculture icon Jerry Rubin was born on this day in 1938.
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