The politicians already in office don't want to change. A few might have it in their hearts to change and to start working for the people, but even some of the most progressive politicians are silent because they know that the candidate with the most money wins.
Russell SimmonsI just said let's get some poets on tv. And when they said that sounded unlikely, I made it worse. I said, no man, I want to put a bunch of black poets on stage, too. Some Latino poets who barely speak English and Asian poets who can't believe how discriminated against they are. It was luck nad being in the right place. I wasn't saying nothing somebody else wasn't saying but they wouldn't hear it from them.
Russell SimmonsI've been blessed to find people who are smarter than I am, and they help me to execute the vision I have.
Russell SimmonsNothing increases happiness like quiet time. The truth is, the only moments that make you laugh or happy are seconds of stillness.
Russell Simmons