Partisans fight on familiar territory with professed political objectives to conquer power. This is what distinguishes them from terrorists.
I realise that, strutting around in power corridors for political coverage, a journalist becomes half a politician.
Religion often is misused for purely power-political goals, including war.
I watch sports and cable news. I'm a political junkie, so that's my interest.
Mobile phones play a really wonderful role in enabling civil society. As well as empowering people economically and socially, they are a wonderful political tool.
I thought I'd grow up to be a teacher, or maybe run for political office.
I was really lucky that I came to puberty at a time when music and politics were completely intertwined.
Anthemic rock music is inherently fascist - anything intended to move huge masses of people is politically offensive to me.
I don't think music should be played anywhere near politics. The two don't go together.
Men are not allowed to think freely about chemistry and biology: why should they be allowed to think freely about political philosophy?
Men enter local politics solely as a result of being unhappily married.
Over the years the political establishment has frowned if a mainstream politician mentions marriage.
When political figures are shown on television or in movies, it's always the liberal Democrats that are shown to be humane, caring people.
Admiration, n. Our polite recognition of another's resemblance to ourselves.
Critics have a responsibility to put things in a cultural and sociological or political context. That is important.
The most courageous act in politics is to try to understand your opponent.
The judiciary must be strengthened and released from political interference.
Sanctions and boycotts would be tied to serious political dialogue.
Deep in my heart politeness impresses me more than competence.
Politics divides a nation, instead of bringing its people together.
The student community of Presidency College was also politically most active.
