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When under the pretext of fraternity, the legal code imposes mutual sacrifices on the citizens, human nature is not thereby abrogated. Everyone will then direct his efforts toward contributing little to, and taking much from, the common fund of sacrifices. Now, is it the most unfortunate who gains from this struggle? Certainly not, but rather the most influential and calculating.
– Frédéric Bastiat

It is harder to start up a new radio station in Britain than it is to open a Zionist Gay Bar in Riyadh
– David Carr

To pretend, I actually do the thing: I have therefore only pretended to pretend.
– Jacques Derrida

Er, yeah, whatever Jack…

You said, “but.” I’ve put my finger on the whole trouble. You’re a “but” man. Don’t say, “but.” That little word “but” is the difference between success and failure. Henry Ford said, “I’m going to invent the automobile,” and Arthur T. Flanken said, “But . . .”
– Sgt. Ernie Bilko (The Phil Silvers Show)

Personally, I’d be delighted to live in a country where happily married gay couples had closets full of assault weapons.

– Instapundit showing why it is wrong to call him right wing

There are more instances of the abridgment of freedoms of the people by gradual and silent encroachment of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.

– James Madison