In the Europe which was created by the Second World War, divided into two blocks, each in need of a revolution that would end the abuses and injustices of capitalism and the privileges of a bureaucratic caste, collective faith does not exist. Juan Goytisolo abuseblockbureaucratic share on social
To invent a war means that you've become a wartime president, and you can suspend much if not all of the Bill of Rights. Gore Vidal billhaveinvent Change image and share on social
In battle it is the cowards who run the most risk; bravery is a rampart of defense. Sallust battlebraverycoward Change image and share on social
Forget it, Louis, no Civil War picture ever made a nickel. Irving Thalberg civilforgetlouis Change image and share on social
Those are just some of the people whom we interviewed in the documentary, but that should provide you with a good sense of the credibility of the individuals who bolster the case that this administration lied us into a war. Robert Greenwald administrationbolstercase share on social
Saudi Arabia has supported Wahhabi madrasas in poor countries in Africa and Asia, exporting extremism and intolerance. Saudi Arabia also exports instability with its brutal war in Yemen, intended to check what it sees as Iranian influence. Nicholas Kristof africaarabiaasia share on social
My mom enlisted in the U.S. Navy in World War II, and my parents actually bought our home thanks to the loan she got through the GI Bill. Thomas Friedman billbuyenlist Change image and share on social
It is so important for European countries, post-Second World War, to prove that they can be successful multiethnic and multiracial democracies. I think we in Britain have had great success in avoiding the hatreds and prejudices of the past. David Cameron avoidbritaincountry share on social
I remember eating in school in the years after the Second World War. Most of my friends had miserable portions of Spam with an inedible, glutinous pudding served in containers we called 'coffins.' As a vegetarian, I had a lump of loathsome cheese and some bread. Robert Winston breadcallcheese share on social
Death created the modern American union, not just by ensuring national survival, but by shaping enduring national structures and commitments. The work of death was Civil War America's most fundamental and most demanding undertaking. Drew Gilpin Faust americaamericancivil share on social