#oppress

We have a right, also, in various ways, to act upon our unfavorable opinion of anyone, not to the oppression of his individuality, but in the exercise of ours. ↗

— John Stuart Mill

#also #anyone #exercise #his #individuality

I feel that man-hating is an honorable and viable political act, that the oppressed have a right to class-hatred against the class that is oppressing them. ↗

— Robin Morgan

#against #class #feel #honorable #i

Legitimate revolution must be led by, made by those who have been most oppressed: black, brown, yellow, red, and white women-with men relating to that the best they can. ↗

— Robin Morgan

#best #black #brown #led #legitimate

The present Arab uprising didn't stem from Israel. The old guard is trying to keep down the young chickens. The old guard is better organized. They may win elections, but unless they have a solution to poverty, to corruption, to oppression, they will not last. I am with the young people. ↗

— Shimon Peres

#arab #better #chickens #corruption #down

Half a world away nations that once lived under oppression and tyranny are now budding democracies due in large part to America 's leadership and the sacrifices of our military. ↗

— Bob Riley

#away #budding #democracies #due #half

However, before we make the mistake of patting ourselves on the back, let's remember: government does not create jobs. It only helps create the conditions that make jobs more or less likely. The real credit for our economic renewal belongs to the people of Alabama . ↗

— Bob Riley

#away #budding #democracies #due #half

I ask you: turn a deaf ear to the special interests. Let politics stand down for a while. don't waste anytime thinking about future elections until we've done our jobs here. ↗

— Bob Riley

#away #budding #democracies #due #half

Ladies and gentlemen: There can be no greater investment in Alabama's future than an investment in education. ↗

— Bob Riley

#away #budding #democracies #due #half

No skill shapes a child's future success in school or in life more than the ability to read. ↗

— Bob Riley

#away #budding #democracies #due #half

No two wars are ever the same. Some are just, some are unjust, but the basic commonality shared between them all is that young men and women heeded a call to service, overcame their fear, and fought for their side. ↗

— Bob Riley

#away #budding #democracies #due #half