There is no plausible theory under which the record of the Pentagon Papers can be interpreted as relating to the national defense.

The 'free-floating intellectual' may occupy himself with problems because of their inherent interest and importance, perhaps to little effect.

If you're teaching today what you were teaching five years ago, either the field is dead or you are.

There are very few people who are going to look into the mirror and say, 'That person I see is a savage monster;' instead, they make up some construction that justifies what they do.

The Republican Party has become overwhelmingly so extreme that it's hardly a traditional political party anymore.

There is still much debate about whether torture has been effective in eliciting information - the assumption being, apparently, that if it is effective, then it may be justified.