All national institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions , set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit

If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be

He and others do not see any contradictions in their arguments for smaller government even as they argue that it should do more to prevent job loss or cuts to Medicare.

They think they win if our government -- and the country -- fails.

Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.

Canadian families get generous parental leave, childcare subsidies, and guaranteed healthcare. Critics claim America can’t afford to follow suit, but it’s increasingly clear that it can’t afford not to.

Viewed from across the pond, the U.S. government seems at best incompetent and at worst a joke.