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I dont for the life of me understand how anybody could contemplate the results of the 2000 election in the US and say that electoral politics doesnt matter any more, and that Ralph Nader was right when he said there is no difference between the two parties. – Todd Gitlin

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I first came to think about media and politics in the late 1960s, having observed some distortions up close, but since then I wouldnt say that my personal experience has remained an important motive for my writing about media. – Todd Gitlin

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The mobilisation which Bush has been able to perform since 11 September 2001 has to be fought – at least by Americans – in the name of a wise, honourable and democratic patriotism. – Todd Gitlin

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My position is not that John Kerry is either Jesus Christ or the prophet Mohammad. My position is that John Kerry is the possibility of restarting politics. – Todd Gitlin

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Half of the American people have never read a newspaper. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half. – Gore Vidal

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The thing about American politics, as Ive learned, is there is no choice. – Rob Walton

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Well, a lot of politics is communicating with people, and obviously comedy has something to do with that. Ive been a producer and led people. Also, being a comedian, youre under pressure. – Al Franken

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Politics are very much like war. We may even have to use poison gas at times. – Winston Churchill

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Thats the key to success, isnt it? It has to be fun. – Monica Seles

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