No one ever really 'learns' from history, because choices never present themselves in exactly the same way, and because you can always choose similarities and differences to fit current needs.
James FallowsSocieties are healthiest when their radius of trust is broad and when people feel they can influence their own fate.
James FallowsRacial prejudice boils down to the deeply anti-American message that some people are born to fail.
James FallowsThe pandering and ignorance-across-party-lines represented by the John McCain-Hillary Clinton united front for a temporary reduction in the gasoline tax should make Americans hold their heads in their hands and moan [...] Please. This is embarrassing. It makes me long for the good old days of debating about flag pins on the lapel.
James Fallows