The permissive society has been allowed to become a dirty phrase. A better phrase is the civilised society.
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Nationality: British Type: Politician Born: November 11, 1920 Death: January 5, 2003 |
“For years, we've grown dependant on American consumers as the world's spenders of last resort. They've kept Europe out of recession, allowed China to industrialise, and prevented global deflation. But at the same time, they've not been looking after their own futures.”
“In the first 50 years of the filibuster, it was used only 35 times. But the last Congress alone had 112 cloture motions filed, plus threats of more. This is the tyranny of the minority.”