Most people who are activists and are concerned about issues get their information from sources which reinforce their opinions and give them the facts that they want to hear.
Barney FrankThe people who started the American government, the founders of the Constitution, didn't like political parties but they were forced to start them. Nobody ever created political parties in England, they evolved. And there do tend to be two general tendencies that focus around how much government you think you need.
Barney FrankWe all have the right to call each other names. Rudeness is a deeply held constitutional value.
Barney FrankThey appear to have become so attached to their outrage that they are even more outraged that they won't be able to be outraged anymore.
Barney Frank