I want to point out, there are a lot of politicians who enjoy the political end of politics, but they're not interested in governance. And then, there are some that are really interested in governance and are just terrible at politics.
The thing is this: You got to have fun while you're fightin' for freedom, 'cause you don't always win.
Racists seem obsessed by the idea that illegal workers - the hardest-working, poorest people in America - are somehow getting away with something, sneaking goodies that should be for Americans. You can always avoid this problem by having no social services. This is the refreshing Texas model, and it works a treat.
All anyone needs to enjoy the state legislature is a strong stomach and a complete insensitivity to the needs of the people. As long as you don't think about what that peculiar body should be doing and what it actually is doing to the quality of life in Texas, then it's all marvelous fun.
People asked me during the Iraq war if I was afraid to speak out. I said no.
One thing I have learned from Johnny Faulk, Texas, and life, is that since you don't always win, you got to learn to enjoy just fightin' the good fight.
I do object to those who jump from political hackery to flackery and expect respect.
If Bush does make it to the White House, he and Laura should have Ken Starr over for dinner.
I don't have any children, so I've decided to claim all the future freedom-fighters and hell-raisers as my kin.
The Kurds will not be allowed to have an independent country because Turkey wouldn't stand for it; they have their own Kurdish population.
I worked through cancer twice. I probably worked through it too much the last time. This time, I found myself saying, 'Well, I don't feel well. I think I'll take the day off.' I think I did that even a little bit more than I needed to.
Laura Bush, it seems, is used to cast a softer light on her husband, who then proceeds to reverse whatever she's just promised.
As they say around the Texas Legislature, if you can't drink their whiskey, screw their women, take their money, and vote against 'em anyway, you don't belong in office.
I am one of those people who are out of touch with their emotions. I tend to treat my emotions like unpleasant relatives - a long-distance call once or twice or year is more than enough. If I got in touch with them, they might come to stay.
The only reason to have a positive mental attitude is that it makes life better. It doesn't cure cancer.
It's a monstrous idea to put people in prison and keep them there.
'The New York Times' is a great newspaper: it is also No Fun.
I've thought for years that newspapers should all be owned by nonprofits.
There was really quite a remarkable level of sexism on newspapers when I started.
Next time I tell you someone from Texas should not be president of the United States, please pay attention.
