“Radical views that are outside the mainstream generally (but not always) are more reliable than the dominant view because they are more regularly challenged and tested against evidence. They do not get to float freely down the mainstream; they must swim against the current. They cannot rest on the orthodox power to foreclose dissent, and they are not supported by the unanimity of bias that passes for objectivity.” PoliticalViewsEvidenceCurrentsRadicalOrthodoxSwimMainstreamBiasDominantTestedFloatsDissentObjectivityUnanimity Author:Michael Pare
“If the test of patriotism comes only by reflexively falling into lockstep behind the leader whenever the flag is waved, then what we have is a formula for dictatorship, not democracy.” IfsPoliticalFallBehindsLeaderDemocracyTestsFormulasFlagsDictatorship Author:Michael Pare
“The guiding principle of ruling elites was--and still is: When change threatens to rule, then the rules are changed.” StillsPoliticalPrinciplesChangedElitesRulingGuiding Principles Author:Michael Pare
“The real danger we face is not from terrorism but what is being done under the pretext of fighting it.” RealDoneFacesPoliticalFightingDangerTerrorismBeing DonePretext Author:Michael Pare
“Conservative pundits have a remarkable amount of free speech.” PoliticalAmountSpeechConservativeRemarkableFree SpeechPundits Author:Michael Pare
“The media have been tireless in their efforts to suppress the truth about the gangster state.” Has BeensStatesPoliticalEffortMediaGangstersMainstream Media Author:Michael Pare
“One does not have to be a Marxist to know there is something very wrong in this society.” KnowsDoePoliticalMarxistThis Society Author:Michael Pare
“It may come as a surprise to some academics, but there is a marked relationship between economic power and political power.” MayPoliticalEconomicSurprisePolitical PowerEconomic Power Author:Michael Pare
“Twelve states in the Great Plains have a wind energy potential greater then the electric use of our entire nation.” StatesUsePoliticalEnergyNationsGreaterWindTwelveElectricWind Energy Author:Michael Pare
“Those who control the wealth of this society have an influence over political life far in excess of their number.” PoliticalWealthNumbersInfluenceExcessThis SocietyPolitical Life Author:Michael Pare