"The
real damage is done by those millions who want to 'survive.' The
honest men who just want to be left in peace. Those who don't want
their little lives disturbed by anything bigger than themselves. Those
with no sides and no causes. Those who won't take measure of their own
strength, for fear of antagonizing their own weakness. Those who don't
like to make waves-or enemies. Those for whom freedom, honour, truth,
and principles are only literature. Those who live small, mate small,
die small. It's the reductionist approach to life: if you keep it
small, you'll keep it under control.
If
you don't make any noise, the bogeyman won't find you. But it's all an
illusion, because they die too, those people who roll up their spirits
into tiny little balls so as to be safe. Safe?! From what? Life is
always on the edge of death; narrow streets lead to the same place as
wide avenues, and a little candle burns itself out just like a flaming
torch does. I choose my own way to burn." -
Sophie Scholl - 1921 - 1943 - German student, a member of the White Rose society, a non-violent anti Nazi resistance group.
Sophie Scholl - 1921 - 1943 - German student, a member of the White Rose society, a non-violent anti Nazi resistance group.
Published on Feb 25, 2013
With scandal and change hitting the
Catholic Church from every direction, maybe it's time for a . . .
change. See what the hierarchy at the Vatican is up to and find out who
is most unfit to be the new pope! Stay up-to-date with the latest
animation! http://tinyurl.com/fiore-update
Published on Feb 25, 2013
Don't believe the lies thrown around by the industry on hydro fracking. It is not safe. It will not be safe.
This MOC is based on an Alternet article you can read here: http://www.alternet.org/fracking/why-...
For more info on fracking go to www.Ecowatch.org and www.NoFracking.com
This MOC is based on an Alternet article you can read here: http://www.alternet.org/fracking/why-...
For more info on fracking go to www.Ecowatch.org and www.NoFracking.com
Published on Dec 5, 2012
FINALLY: A TV ad that tells it like it is: EXXON HATES YOUR CHILDREN. Go to http://ExxonHatesYourChildren.com if you want to see it on national television! (And go straight to http://bit.ly/XuuWsK to donate.)
What would YOU spend the $10 Billion on instead?
What would YOU spend the $10 Billion on instead?
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