Humanism is not alive and well in Texas. Different colors and types of Texans do not like one another, nor do they pretend to.

Rank imperialism and warmongering are not American traditions or values. We do not need to dominate the world.

In the first place, any group of folks willing to make asses of themselves in pursuit of a good time should be commended and encouraged: The spirit of human frolic needs all the help it can get.

Being slightly paranoid is like being slightly pregnant - it tends to get worse.

Havin' fun while freedom fightin' must be one of those lunatic Texas traits we get from the water - which is known to have lithium in it - because it goes all the way back to Sam Houston, surely the most lovable, the most human, and the funniest of all the great men this country has ever produced.

I believe that ignorance is the root of all evil. And that no one knows the truth.

Sometimes I think Texas exists as a reality check for those who might wander too far toward the precious.