"I have been attacked by Rush Limbaugh on the air, an experience somewhat akin to being gummed by a newt. It doesn't actually hurt, but it leaves you with slimy stuff on your ankle."
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Molly Ivins was a celebrated American journalist and political commentator known for her sharp wit and fearless critiques of political figures and policies. Born in Monterey, California, in 1944, she honed her craft at the University of Texas and became a prominent voice in Texas journalism. Ivins authored several books, including "Molly Ivins Can't Say That, Can She?" which encapsulates her candid takes on politics and society. Her legacy endures as a champion for progressive values, inspiring generations with her belief in the power of informed criticism.
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"The thing is this: You got to have fun while you're fightin' for freedom, 'cause you don't always win."
Molly Ivins
"Keep fighting for freedom and justice, beloveds, but don't forget to have fun doin' it. Lord, let your laughter ring forth. Be outrageous, ridicule the fraidy-cats, rejoice in all the oddities that freedom can produce."
Molly Ivins"One seldom expects the country's president to adequately note the passing of a rocker, but Jimmy Carter's assessment of Elvis Presley's appeal - 'energy, rebelliousness and good humor' - is remarkably close to the mark."
Molly Ivins"'Get along, go along' is not an inspirational philosophy, and only God knows how much moral cowardice it has covered up over the years. Serve your time, collect your chits, and cash 'em in for your home state? No, I'd say we could ask for more than that from our senators."
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"Anyone who watched George W. and Karl Rove while the former was governor of Texas will recognize a familiar pattern. Like much of Bush's social policy - from faith-based social services to railing against gay marriage - women's issues are one of the bones they've decided they can throw to the Christian right."
Molly Ivins"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."
Molly Ivins
"Good thing we've still got politics in Texas - finest form of free entertainment ever invented."
Molly Ivins"The stakes they play for in politics are paper and money. The chips they play with are your life."
Molly Ivins"The only reason to have a positive mental attitude is that it makes life better. It doesn't cure cancer."
Molly Ivins
"I've said it before: War brings out the patriotic bullies. In World War I, they went around kicking dachshunds on the grounds that dachshunds were 'German dogs.' They did not, however, go around kicking German shepherds."
Molly Ivins