Bertrand Russell, A History of Western Philosophy, Page 36

“When the Declaration of Independence says ‘we hold these truths to be self-evident’ it is modeling itself after Euclid.”

(In a footnote, Russell says “self-evident” was substituted by Benjamin Franklin for Thomas Jefferson’s “sacred and undeniable.”)    Read more »

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An Apt Description of What a Budget Compromise Should Be

“The best evidence of the fairness of any settlement is the fact that it fully satisfies neither party.”

–Winston Churchil, 1926    Read more »

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Today’s Latin Lesson Describes A Member of the Media Being Assigned to Cover the State Assembly

Infaustus

“Unlucky”    Read more »

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Today’s Latin Lesson Comes From the Lips of Gov. Jerry Brown

“I’m not used to all these encomiums from the Host Committee,” the Democratic governor told the near 1,200 person audience at the 86th annual Host Committee Breakfast in Sacramento after a glowing introduction. The event is sponsored by the California Chamber of Commerce which wasn’t exactly an ally during Brown’s first stint as governor from 1975 to 1982.    Read more »

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Today’s Latin Lesson Describes Overdue Policy Changes

 Praestat Sero Quam Nunquam

“Better Late Than Never”    Read more »

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Today’s Latin Lesson Is Inspired By Legislative Floor Sessions

Ab Absurdo

“From the Absurd”

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In Nubibus

“Befogged” or “Confused”

(Literally: “In the Clouds”)    Read more »

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Today’s Latin Lesson Is What Every Politician Pretends to Be

Homo Plebeius

“A Man of the People”    Read more »

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Today’s Latin Lesson is Tom Bates and Loni Hancock

Arcades Ambo

“Two People with Similar Tastes. Two of a Kind.”

Literally: “Arcadians Both.”    Read more »

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After Watching “The Will Rogers Story,” Some of His Thoughts On Republicans and Demcocrats

“The Republican platform promises to do better. I don’t think they have done so bad. Everybody’s broke but them.”

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“Democrats take the whole thing as a joke. Republicans take it serious but run it like a joke.”

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“I will admit it has rained more under Republican administrations. That was partially because they have had more administration than Democrats.”    Read more »

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Today’s Latin Lesson Is What All Politicians Seek

Sempiterna Gloria

“Immortality”

(Literally: “Everlasting Glory”)    Read more »

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