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Molly Ivins (1944-2007) American writer, political columnist [Mary Tyler Ivins]

The single most dangerous thing you can do in politics is shut off information from people who don't agree with you. Surround yourself with sycophants, listen only to the yea-sayers ... then stick a fork in it, you're done.

¶ "Election Denial" (3 Apr. 2001)

There's a weird Republican schizophrenia: They want welfare mothers to work and working mothers to stay home.

¶ "Winning Women" (2 Aug. 2001)

Yes, the bad-lawyer felony is the leading cause of the death penalty in Texas.

¶ (Attributed)

Keep fighting for freedom and justice, beloveds, but don't you forget to have fun doin' it. Lord, let your laughter ring forth. Be outrageous, ridicule the fraidy-cat, rejoice in all the oddities that freedom can produce. And when you get through kickin' ass and celebratin' the sheer joy of a good fight, be sure to tell those who come after how much fun it was.

¶ (Attributed)

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