Loose cannons

Issue 

For whom?

"Making money is always a less harmful activity than mass politics". Padraic P McGuinness in the Sydney Morning Herald, September 28.

Morale boost

"Violent clashes with S11 protesters at the recent World Economic Forum had been a 'morale boost' for Victorian police, Chief Commissioner Neil Comrie said yesterday as he launched a drive to recruit 2000 police trainees over three years. He said the graphic scenes had helped to promote policing." The Australian, September 28.

Next president 1

"The senator has got to understand if he's going to have, he can't have it both ways. He can't take the high horse and then claim the low road." George W Bush, to reporters in Florence, South Carolina, February 17.

Next president 2

"If you're sick and tired of the politics of cynicism and polls and principles, come and join this campaign". George W Bush, in Hilton Head, South Carolina, February 16.

Next president 3

"I think anybody who doesn't think I'm smart enough to handle the job is underestimating". George W Bush, reported in US News & World Report, April 3.

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