Michael Jackson fundamentally altered the terms of the debate about African American music. — Michael Eric Dyson Copy Share Image
“Political debate: when charlatans come together to discuss their principles.” — Bauvard Copy Share Image
To effectively debate ideas and discuss complicated issues takes time. — Margaret Hoover Copy Share Image
Excluding certain problems from the political debate by making it a crime to discuss them won't lead to the disappearance of these… — Geert Wilders Copy Share Image
“Ideas matter—and philosophy is the art of thinking about them rigorously. In my view, that should be done in as public a… — Sam Harris Copy Share Image
What takes place in the Security Council more closely resembles a mugging than either a political debate or an effort at problem-solving. — Jeane Kirkpatrick Copy Share Image
We have to yet really seriously debate the constitutional issues and whether or not we're willing to give up more freedom in… — William Cohen Copy Share Image
If the [Republican] party wants to have an ideological debate, it's never going to win anything in a major way. — John Kasich Copy Share Image
You cannot be a party in stagnation. You have to have the constant reinvigoration of fresher ideas and the debate in terms… — Nancy Pelosi Copy Share Image
As debate is rare in the House of Representatives, since nearly all real business is done in the committees, it is very… — D. W Brogan Copy Share Image
As I see it, the debate between summer vacation vs. year-round school glosses over the most important questions. Namely, how can we… — Darell Hammond Copy Share Image
The interesting thing for me about the debate about same-sex marriage ... is that it's one of those issues where it has… — Cate Blanchett Copy Share Image
The founding American generations did something that almost no others have ever done. They read the fine print! They taught their children… — Oliver DeMille Copy Share Image
Every decision, every debate, no matter how important it is, with the same question: 'What does this mean for the next election?… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
From my point of view, the Dreyfus affair is most interesting because it was sparked by a single cause celebre. Just one… — Anne Applebaum Copy Share Image
There are always signs that a reign is ending, and they are usually spotted not in the king himself but in his… — Hanna Rosin Copy Share Image
I know it sounds trite but I wanted to make a difference. Political debates with my father had been fraught because he… — Vince Cable Copy Share Image
The media love coarse debate because coarse debate drives ratings and ratings generate profits. Unless the TV producer happens to be William… — John Sununu Copy Share Image
Caricatures are an important part of our culture of debate. They should defuse political spats through humor and irony. It is about… — Anders Fogh Rasmussen Copy Share Image
The sceptic ultimately undermines democracy (1) because he can see no significance in death and such things of a literal equality; (2)… — Gilbert K. Chesterton Copy Share Image
“After debating with a religious scholar you leave the room but suddenly you are pushed and about to hit the ground. If… — M.F. Moonzajer Copy Share Image
One particular debate that I have seen play out again and again is whether trans people who have more traditional gender expressions… — Dean Spade Copy Share Image
Take a look at the current debates in Washington, and of course, everything in the media. Only one issue is discussed: the… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
“I know quite well why I became a historian… It was because dissension was frowned upon when I was a child: 'Don't… — Penelope Lively Copy Share Image
What's happening is that the will of the people, the declared opinion of the people, who want more agendas, more ideas, more… — Ralph Nader Copy Share Image
The fact that we don't' talk about it, that we don't have a politics in which this question of war and peace… — Glenn Loury Copy Share Image
We have talked about revoking French citizenship for some individuals. Therefore, I have decided to apply for citizenship, which in a way… — Tariq Ramadan Copy Share Image
I know the media likes to personalize political debates, and I know the government will demonize me. — Edward Snowden Copy Share Image
There has long been a debate in the aid community and in Africa about how to most effectively help situations of poverty… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
To have hundreds of people from every political and demographic group you can imagine coming out day after day to take part… — Jared Polis Copy Share Image
“Once a ruler becomes religious, it becomes impossible for you to debate with him. Once someone rules in the name of religion,… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“A great debate begins with an important, provocative question—not just any question but the right question.” — Liz Wiseman Copy Share Image
Many presidents have battled with Congress over their executive privilege and what it covers, but the idea that the debate is cause… — Mollie Hemingway Copy Share Image
It is perfectly acceptable in a free and liberal society to criticize, debate, mock, and reject any ideology. — Gad Saad Copy Share Image
It is reason, and not passion, which must guide our deliberations, guide our debate, and guide our decision. — Barbara Jordan Copy Share Image
Tell a thousand people to draft a letter, let them debate every phrase, and see how long it takes and what you… — Catherine the Great Copy Share Image
Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz did their best Donald Trump impersonation. All three unleashing an unprecedented string of insults and attacks fit… — Chris Hayes Copy Share Image
The shift to a cleaner energy economy wont happen overnight, and it will require tough choices along the way. But the debate… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Nations need to understand their own strengths and weaknesses, and India's tradition of dissent and democratic debate is a positive aspect. — Rosabeth Moss Kanter Copy Share Image
We are not getting rid of carriers any time soon. This is both because of their utility and also because of their… — P. W. Singer Copy Share Image
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