"There's a few scholars that object to how the italicized sections suggest that Native people are to take some part in the blame for how colonization occurred. But I say, "Yes they are." Not nearly as much blame as the colonizers, of course. But we are not just victims. I hate this idea that we are all just victimized and oppressed and etcetera etcetera. It's dehumanizing in its own way."

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Joseph Boyden

#Hate Quotes #Ideas Quotes #People Quotes

“Because the task of a political leader is to do what he believes is better for his country. Sometimes the public opinion is in favor; sometimes the public opinion needs a little bit more time to understand things.”

Source : "Transcript: Jose Maria Aznar on 'Fox News Sunday'". "Fox News Sunday" with Chris Wallace, www.foxnews.com. April 18, 2004.
“One great mistake made by intelligent people is to refuse to believe that the world is as stupid as it is.”
“I can't imagine anyone who doesn't think the world is safer without a tyrant who murdered his own people, used weapons of mass destruction against them and flouted the world for so many years.”
“Everybody likes their coffee different.”

Source : "'Dancing With The Stars' Week Nine recap". www.digitalspy.com. May 14, 2013.
“You may not be able to read a doctor's handwriting and prescription, but you'll notice his bills are neatly typewritten.”
“You should not be hovering in the background, inflating the drama. Simply envelop him in love and affection and let him know that you will support his efforts, whatever they are.”
“Always plan for the worst, child, that way all your surprises are pleasant ones.”
“The best thing you can do for someone is make them a beautiful plate of food. How else can you invade someone's body without actually touching them?”

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