A fundamental premise of American democratic theory is that government exists to serve the people. ... Public records are one portal through… — Sandra Day O'Connor Copy Share Image
The imperial projects will continue, Wall Street will be unimpeded in its malfeasance and criminal activity, social programs will continue to be… — Chris Hedges Copy Share Image
... Any pension fund manager who doesn't have the vast majority-and I mean 70% or 80% of his or her portfolio-in passive… — Merton Miller Copy Share Image
But, if recent history has taught us anything, it’s that self-regulation doesn’t work in finance, and that worries about reputation are a… — James Surowiecki Copy Share Image
The ethical rule is from Samuel Johnson who believed that maintenance of easily removable ignorance by a responsible office holder was treacherous… — Charlie Munger Copy Share Image
I absolutely reject that idea that the press is liberal and what it does is liberal. In my view, it's like accusing… — Ron Suskind Copy Share Image
I have a suggestion that I think would help fight serious crime. Signs. There are lots of signs for minor infractions: No… — George Carlin Copy Share Image
Turn off your televisions. Ignore the Newt-Mitt-Rick- Barack reality show. It is as relevant to your life as the gossip on “Jersey… — Chris Hedges Copy Share Image
What matters to us is the revelation of the swindle, fraud, or defalcation. This makes known to the world that things have… — Charles P. Kindleberger Copy Share Image
The sad reality is that all the well-meaning groups and individuals who challenge our permanent war economy and the doctrine of preemptive… — Chris Hedges Copy Share Image
