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It wouldnt be fair to say that conservatives cherish property the

It wouldnt be fair to say that conservatives cherish property the way liberals cherish equality. But it would be fair to say that the takings clause is the conservatives recipe for judicial activism just as they say liberals have misused the equal protection clause. – Michael Kinsley

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In those days, the late 1970s, one of the leading politicians was a soon-to-be uncle by marriage of Arnold Schwarzenegger, named Ted Kennedy. – Michael Kinsley

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Marriage
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In 1977, at least, he wished to have people believe that he shared and was proud of an attitude toward women that is not acceptable in a politician. In 2003, all he has said is that he doesnt remember the interview. – Michael Kinsley

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Attitude
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Hes nice enough not to want to be associated with a nasty remark but not nice enough not to make it. Lacking the courage of ones nastiness does not make one nice. – Michael Kinsley

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In Canada, womens rights are a vital part of our effort to build a society of real equality – not just for some, but for all Canadians. A society in which women no longer encounter discrimination nor are shut out from opportunities open to others. – Paul Martin

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Where terrorists offer injustice, disorder and destruction, the United States and its allies stand for freedom, fairness, equality, hope, and opportunity. – John O. Brennan

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Democratic principles are the result of equality of condition. – Mercy Otis Warren

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So what were talking about here is human rights. The right to live like a human. The right to live, period. And what were facing in Africa is an unprecedented threat to human dignity and equality. – Bono

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