One thought on the 50th anniversary of of the assassination of JFK

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.

- John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address

In recent years, a recurring assertion of many Democrats has been that various past Republicans would no longer be welcome in the party, Reagan and George Romney being two favorites. This may or may not be true. But I'm not so sure JFK would be welcome in today's Democratic party either.

Uniqueness

I dare to believe that I am different from any man who exists. If I am not worth more, at least I am not the same.

- Jean-Jacques Rousseau, The Confessions

Man, fleas, and gods

Man is certainly stark mad; he cannot make a flea, yet he makes gods by the dozens.

- Michel de Montaigne