The U.S. invaded Vietnam because many in our government - Lyndon Johnson's best and brightest - imagined it could impose a government on that country that would provide a buffer against China and stop the supposedly rolling dominos of Communism. Jay Parini brightbufferchina share on social
I used to have the 'Best Of Eddie Murphy' VHS tape that I wore out completely, watching it over and over again. His 'Buckwheat Sings' is, to this day, one of my all-time favorite sketches on the show. I also loved the one where he plays the Tooth Fairy. Taran Killam buckwheatcompletelyday share on social
Labor is at its best when we are the party of ideas and action - ideas that empower the powerless and actions that build a better Australia for the long term. Bill Shorten actionaustraliabuild Change image and share on social
If you're talking about Java in particular, Python is about the best fit you can get amongst all the other languages. Yet the funny thing is, from a language point of view, JavaScript has a lot in common with Python, but it is sort of a restricted subset. Guido van Rossum commonfitfunny share on social
I could have had someone else take care of my child but I did it because that was my moral obligation and also it was a joy and I felt it was in the best interests of the child. Gloria Allred carechildfelt Change image and share on social
I'm on record saying that HBO is the best television company in the world, and I believe they are. I think they absolutely understand how to make television that is really, really vital and interesting and visceral, and all the things that television really should be. James Purefoy absolutelycompanyhbo share on social
The best thing about the Congress is that it is the last place where you can have face-to-face interviews and interaction with the newsmakers themselves. Bob Schieffer congressfaceinteraction Change image and share on social
The Dalai Lama said that he thinks mother's love is the best symbol for love and compassion, because it is totally disinterested. Richard Gere compassiondalaidisinterested Change image and share on social
That's your best friend and your worst enemy - your own brain. Fred Durst badbrainenemy Change image and share on social
My friend Josh Glenn compiles terrific lists of genre novels from the mid-20th century. His latest is a list of the ten best adventure novels of 1966. Josh also includes the cover art of early editions of the books, which are always much better than the art on newer editions. I want to read every book in this list! Mark Frauenfelder 20thadventureart share on social