So we have progressed to the point where we can move politicians around faster than light. I'm not sure I see the advantage.

All of the important things ... will turn out to be universally shared. It's why there will be no true aliens.

When things go wrong, the standard management strategy is to decide who takes the blame. This should be an underling, as far down the chain as possible, but preferably with some visibility so people know management means business.

Katie commented that Americans had lost the ability to enjoy themselves. "We watch television," Dave said.

... the truth is that when your people don't tell you what you need to know, it's a failure of leadership.

Universal deities ... never seem to smile. Not in any culture. What's the point of having omnipotence if you don't enjoy it?

If you want data to survive, carve it in rock.