History Quiz: Who Said This?

"Of course the people don't want war. But after all, it's the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it's always a simple matter to drag the people along whether it's a democracy, a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism, and exposing the country to greater danger."

No, not Dick Cheney; it was Herman Goering at the Nuremberg trials.

When Will We Have Had Enough?

I'm not a Boston Legal viewer, but the writing in this is quite stirring...doesn't that show air on the same network that brought us Path to 9/11? Oh well, enjoy.

OK; Let's Go

Iraqi PM: Peace is possible without U.S.
Al-Maliki claims ‘full confidence’ if coalition forces withdraw ‘at any time’
The Associated Press
Updated: 9:40 a.m. ET July 14, 2007

BAGHDAD - Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said Saturday that the Iraqi army
and police are capable of keeping security in the country when American troops
leave “any time they want,” though he acknowledged the forces need further
weapons and training.

And shame on you, Senator Arlen Specter, for voting against the Webb amendment. Don't you support our troops?

P!nk - Dear mr President (pianomix)

My friend Steph sent me a link to this. Wow. Definitely worth a listen.