There is a fight in Congress now, not between Republicans and Democrats, but between those who want to help and those who say, ‘Thank God we’re not helping.’
- Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.)
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“Just say no” misinterpreted
You can discover the galaxy, too.
NASA’s equipment is some pretty powerful stuff. But astronomy also depends on the curiosity and contribution of amateur astronomers. [...] If they can discover something great, so can any of you other students who are here tonight. All you need is a passion for science.
- President Barack Obama during the White House Star Party
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Time to take away her matches.
[Debating Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughey was like] “debating a pyromaniac in a straw man factory.”
- Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY)
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It’s not fun for all those involved.
Though boys throw stones at frogs in sport, the frogs do not die in sport, but in earnest.
- DougJ of Balloon Juice
