William Greider Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“The ways in which people treat animals will be reflected in how people relate to one another.”

“If US per capita income continues to grow at a rate of 1.5 percent a year, the country will have plenty of money to finance comfortable retirements and high-quality healthcare for all citizens, including those at the bottom of the wage ladder.”

“In the deregulated realm of US banking and finance, crime does occasionally pay for its foul deeds, not in prison time but by making modest rebates to the victims.”

“The threat to globalization is not the wasted American dollars but Washington's readiness to mix US commercial interests with its self-appointed role as global protector.”

“Children born today have a fifty-fifty chance of living to 100.”

“If you think about it, Washington's overwhelming power in the world is founded on death, the awesome arsenal for killing people.”

“In 1900 Americans on average lived for only 49 years and most working people died still on the job.”

“In this country you can say aloud or publish just about anything you like.”

“Nevertheless, I resist cynicism and continue to believe in the possibilities for genuine democracy.”

“The burnt odor in Washington is from the disintegrating authority of the governing classes.”