Alexander Cockburn

“The environment is the new socialism.”

“To be a left-winger in this country is not a party affiliation. It's a character flaw.”

“The right to be heard does not automatically include the right to be taken seriously.”

“Every four years the naive half of the country accepts the promise of a popular candidate to eliminate the influence of money in politics.”

“Compromise is the door through which betrayal enters.”

“The first duty of a revolutionary is to get away with it.”

“American class="highlight">journalism is a class institution, dedicated to the interests of the reigning class.”

“The secret of good journalism is to take more than you give.”

“Power is always in a state of decay.”

“Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel, but it's the first refuge of the politician.”

“Never believe anything until it has been officially denied.”

“Always be comic in a tragedy. What the deuce else can you do?”