A new Mideast war — ignited by Trump's sanctions, which would break his pledge to extricate us from the forever wars of the Middle East, and could cripple the U.S. and world economy — might produce a President Joe Biden or Pete Buttigieg in 2020.—Patrick J. Buchanan

We have a situation where we’re looking very strongly at sinks and showers, and other elements of bathrooms. People are flushing toilets 10 times, 15 times, as opposed to once.—Donald Trump

Taken during the Obama Administration (despite $150 Billion gift), returned during the Trump Administration. Thank you to Iran on a very fair negotiation. See, we can make a deal together.—Trump on Prisoner Exchange with Iran

....The King said that the Saudi people are greatly angered by the barbaric actions of the shooter, and that this person in no way shape or form represents the feelings of the Saudi people who love the American people.—Charlatan in chief

Don’t worry, Mr. President. I’ll see you at your trial.—Senator Kamala Harris Responding to Trump

The US sanctions are very powerful and have partially succeeded in their announced goal: Devastating the economy so badly so that the people will rise up. And the reaction; the protests primarily seem to be over the economy. Also it’s a very harsh, brutal government; it’s a rotten government, there’s no doubt about it. So when there is economic hardship it goes much broader.—Noam Chomsky

Accusing the US, Britain and others of stoking unrest, as the regime has done, will do nothing to persuade people that their dissatisfaction is being addressed. Brutal crackdowns fuel their grievances.—The Guardian Editorial

”Absence of evidence is not necessarily the evidence of absence, if you’re not allowed to call your own witnesses.” —Senator John Kennedy

Zelensky loves your ass. He’s gonna do it. Zelensky will do anything you ask him to.—Ambassador Sondland Talking to Trump about Ukraine President

I wish economic austerity wasn't only for average people. That way this would hurt less. We're all drowning, it's only a matter of time.—Iranian Journalist

Well, I agree with you about your country, and I look forward to it. When I owned Miss Universe, they always had great people. Ukraine was always very well represented. When you’re settled in and ready, I’d like to invite you to the White House.—Trump to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Don't confuse me with the facts. I've got a closed mind. I will not vote for impeachment. I'm going to stick with my president even if he and I have to be taken out of this building and shot.—Congressman Landgrebe (R-IN), the day before Nixon resigned

The Trump Foundation has shut down, funds that were illegally misused are being restored, the president will be subject to ongoing supervision by my office, and the Trump children had to undergo compulsory training to ensure this type of illegal activity never takes place again.—Letitia James, NY Attorney General

Truth is like poetry. And most people fucking hate poetry. —Adam McKay, The Big Short: A Screenplay

“Free, free USA,” we shout, “Putin get out, get out.” —Bavafa

“Free, free Iraq,” they shout, “Iran get out, get out.”—Iraqis marching in Baghdad

Cities across the globe, including London, Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro, Mumbai, Lagos, Copenhagen, Vancouver, New Orleans, Miami, San Francisco, Savannah, and New York, will become modern-day versions of Atlantis, along with countries such as Bangladesh, the Marshall Islands, and large parts of New Zealand and Australia. There are ninety coastal cities in the U.S. that endure chronic flooding, a number that is expected to double in the next two decades.—Chris Hedges

The root of suffering is attachment.—Buddha

"I earned my spurs on the battlefield; Donald Trump earned his spurs from the doctor” he said. —Former Defense secretary James Mattis

Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities. —Voltaire