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Morning in America


Morning in America​


I disagree with the man in many fundamental beliefs. I do not like his politics; I do not like his remarks. I would much rather it be Ed Muskie, or George McGovern or even Rockefeller if I were to seek a Republican for the job. But the American people have chosen and I ought to respect that.

- President Robert Kennedy speaking about the election. January, 1977



(…)My fellows Americans, I pledge that while I am president, I shall endeavor to regain our autonomy on the economical stage. No longer will foreign powers so distant have the capacity to cripple us by retaining basic materials. Not while we have an abundance of those basic materials at home, waiting to be exploited. I pledge to lift the great weight that is over taxation from the backs of the American people. No longer will the government stand upon you demanding you sacrifice what is yours for some misguided notion. And not the least, I pledge to fight the evil that is communism all over the world, no matter where, no matter how. The Soviet Union and Maoist China are nothing but evil empires, and they must understand that civilization will not bow down to their ilk. It’s been a while but we have a new way of doing things here in Washington now, the American way” (…)”

- President Ronald Reagan inauguration speech. January 22nd, 1977



I wish to make this quite clear to all. Comrades, we are Not. Leaving. Afghanistan.

- General Secretary Leonid Breznev, concerning the current Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. January 23rd, 1977



The imperialist words are nothing new to us. America stands as does Russia, in opposition to the revolution. We must increase our arsenal, we must be ready for the time to strike, we must strengthen our influence upon Asia, and we must persevere. The flame lit by Chairman Mao will not be expunged.

- Paramount Leader Lin Biao, January 25th, 1977



Sorry George, I’m just not right for the role. I’m too old to do it, I’m just not the hero type and guy’s too nice. Plus he’s blonde, that’s just his character and I don’t see it changing. And I sure as hell am not painting my hair. Give it to that Hamill kid, he was perfect in the audition. Let he be Flash Gordon.

- Harrison Ford on a Phone call with George Lucas. January, 1977



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Well, it has been a while. No more gigantic pauses between updates. Scouts honor.
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