Samuel Johnson once said that patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel. However, if your government no longer listens to the people and politicians are bought and paid for by corporations, dissent, like Howard Zinn says, can be the highest form of patriotism. (more…)
Here’s a 1000 words offering keen insights into the human condition, coming from Virus Comix by way of picture:
My two favorites: the one that shows how weak institutions can be, as well as the one which highlights the potential significance of one person. But each demonstrate a depth of wisdom belied by the whimsical appearance.
