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Molly Ivins was a prominent American columnist, born on August 30, 1944, and passed away on January 31, 2007. Known for her sharp wit and humorous style, she wrote columns for publications such as The Houston Chronicle and The New Yorker.

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Famous Molly Ivins Quotes

“We are the people who run this country. We are the deciders. And every single day, every single one of us needs to step outside and take some action to help stop this war. Raise hell. Think of something to make the ridiculous look ridiculous. Make our troops know we're for them and trying to get them out of there. Hit the streets to protest Bush's proposed surge. If you can, go to the peace march in Washington on Jan. 27. We need people in the streets, banging pots and pans and demanding, 'Stop it, now!'”

People Ifs Thinking Knows Needs Trying Looks War Country Helping Running Action Steps Hell Streets Raises Ridiculous Protest March Pot Troops Our Troops Banging Pots And Pans

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“Sit up, join up, get on line, get in touch, find out who's raising hell and join them. No use waiting on a bunch of wussy politicians.”

Use Waiting Lines Hell Politician Bunch Raising Hell

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“no one has ever accused Texas of being in the vanguard of social progress. This is the most macho state in the U.S. of A. By lore, legend, and fact, Texas is 'hell' on women and horses.”

States Facts Social Hell Progress Horse Texas Legends Accused Macho Social Progress Vanguard

Book:Molly Ivins Can't Say That, Can She?

Source: Molly Ivins Can't Say That, Can She?

“I learned two things growing up in Texas. 1: God loves you, and you're going to burn in hell forever. 2: Sex is the dirtiest and most dangerous thing you can possibly do, so save it for someone you love.”

Two Sex Hell Forever Growing Up Growing Love You Dangerous God Love Two Things Texas Dangerous Things One You Love Someone You Love God Loves You

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“As I have pointed out time and again, it's a hell of a lot cheaper to send little kids to school than it is to let them grow up into young thugs who have to be sent to prison, not to mention the savings in the wear and tear on the nerves, property, and safety of the rest of the citizenry.”

Littles Kids School Young Grows Hell Growing Up Tears Safety Prison Property Saving Nerves Little Kid Savings Cheaper Thug Citizenry

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“Oh, hell, I can’t go on a spiritual journey—I'm constipated.”

I Can Spiritual Hell Journey Goes On Spiritual Journey

Book:Who Let the Dogs In?: Incredible Political Animals I Have Known

Source: Who Let the Dogs In?: Incredible Political Animals I Have Known

“Texas is a fine place for men and dogs, but hell on women and horses.”

Men Hell Dog Fine Horse Texas Man And Dog

Author:Molly Ivins

About the Author

Born: August 30, 1944
Died: January 31, 2007
Known for: Columnist
Quotes: 137

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Molly Ivins Can't Say That, Can She?Related source material

You Got to Dance with Them What Brung YouRelated source material

Who Let the Dogs In?: Incredible Political Animals I Have KnownRelated source material

Shrub: The Short But Happy Political Life of George W. BushRelated source material

Nothin' But Good Times AheadRelated source material

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