I'm a national security liberal, which I tell people because it's meant to sound absurd. Rachel Maddow absurdliberalmean Change image and share on social
As proud and capable as it is, I think the idea that the military can build new countries is a tall order, and it's the sort of thing that we would only expect from a military that we have superresourced and thought of as supercapable. Rachel Maddow buildcapablecountry share on social
If something is being done on a secret basis in national security, that's a great reason for elected officials to not talk about it. And that's a great way to shirk accountability for it with the public. Rachel Maddow accountabilitybasiselect share on social
I think a lot of people of my generation are discomfited by the assertion of neutrality in the mainstream media, this idea that they're the voice of God. I think it's just honest to say, yes, you know where I'm coming from but you can fact-check anything I say. Rachel Maddow assertioncheckcome share on social
So this is the only TV show in America where I am quite confident that you, the audience, will share my excitement when I tell you that coming up in our next segment, we have the best graph ever. Best graph ever. Rachel Maddow americaaudiencecome share on social
When it starts to seem like you have popped into bed with a specific party, it makes it difficult for people to believe you are not doing someone else's bidding for them. Rachel Maddow bedbiddifficult Change image and share on social
Pentagon dollars are essentially seen as a different kind of funding that doesn't have to stand for itself and make an argument for itself in the house of Congress. Rachel Maddow argumentcongressdollar Change image and share on social
I'm hopeless by e-mail, by phone, by text. Rachel Maddow hopelessmailphone Change image and share on social
The spy boom has been a beautiful windfall for architects, construction companies, IT specialists, and above all defense contractors, enriching thousands of private companies and dozens of local economies hugging the Capital Beltway. Rachel Maddow architectbeautifulbeltway share on social
I think service is honorable, and that was always inculcated in me. Rachel Maddow honorableinculcateservice Change image and share on social
