Mad, adj. Affected with a high degree of intellectual independence. Ambrose Bierce adjaffectdegree Change image and share on social
In the economic sphere, the program demanded thorough decentralization and managerial independence of enterprises, as well as legalization of small-scale private enterprise, especially in the service sector. Alexander Dubcek decentralizationdemandeconomic share on social
In 1787, many Americans were convinced that the 'perpetual union' they had created in winning independence was collapsing. Six years earlier, in the Articles of Confederation, the thirteen state governments had surrendered extensive powers to a congress of delegates from each state legislature. Edmund Morgan americanarticlecollapse share on social
Cinco de Mayo is an important day. The Mexicans had to defend themselves from the French. It is historically significant, but it is not Mexican Independence Day. Kuno Becker cincodaydefend Change image and share on social
Christian conservatives care about their families eating. They're concerned about energy independence. They're concerned about functional government. Mike Huckabee carechristianconcern Change image and share on social
It's no accident that my first novel was called Americana. This was a private declaration of independence, a statement of my intention to use the whole picture, the whole culture. Don DeLillo accidentamericanacall Change image and share on social
Originality is independence, not rebellion; it is sincerity, not antagonism. George Henry Lewes antagonismindependenceoriginality Change image and share on social
I can assure you, that the gallant hearts that throb beneath its sacred folds, will only be content, when this glorious banner is planted first and foremost in the coming struggle for our independence. John B. Hood assurebannerbeneath share on social
Mr. Speaker, high natural gas prices and the summer spike in gasoline prices serve as a stark reminder that the path to energy independence is a long and arduous one. Judy Biggert arduousenergygasoline Change image and share on social
I want to emphasize the fact that the independence of Kosovo should and will be recognized. Ibrahim Rugova emphasizefactindependence Change image and share on social