“The key here is the Sunnis have voted in large numbers. One way or another, the Iraqis will be in a position to move forward. You defeat an insurgency politically as well as militarily.”

“Political tension by itself cannot lead to civil war. Sectarianism is the one possible cause…. But the position of the leadership has pulled the rug out from under this proposition.”

“Political tension by itself cannot lead to civil war. Sectarianism is the one possible cause. But the position of the leadership has pulled the rug out from under this proposition.”

“Political tension by itself cannot lead to civil war. Sectarianism is the one possible cause. ... But the position of the leadership has pulled the rug out from under this proposition.”

“Given the political history of Ecuador, putting them on positive watch eight months before an election might prove to be a little generous, even with high oil prices.”

“Obviously, politics is probably more of a negative than a positive for Halliburton, which is unfortunate because it is the most qualified company in the world, in my opinion, to do a lot of the work,”

“Obviously, politics is probably more of a negative than a positive for Halliburton, which is unfortunate because it is the most qualified company in the world, in my opinion, to do a lot of the work.”

Solidarity and interdependence, a sense of worth, a pride and hope in the future: these are positive gains for those who believe in progressive politics and the beneficial role of government, rather than a detriment.

Neither science, nor the politics in power, nor the mass media, nor business, nor the law nor even the military are in a position to define or control risks rationally.

It is important to recognize and politics positive thinking is often the slaves' virtue - something that people do to con themselves about the burden and change being placed upon them.