Economic power is exercised by means of a positive, by offering men a reward, an incentive, a payment, a value; political power is exercised by means of a negative, by the threat of punishment, injury, imprisonment, destruction. The businessman's tool is values; the bureaucrat's tool is fear.

Political folk talk a lot these days about 'messaging' - a neologism designed to describe the way in which parties and politicians consciously characterize their efforts. It is only intended to be positive - i.e., 'Our messaging is designed to show we care.'

Whether one admired or was repulsed by the positions he took on matters foreign and domestic, it is undeniable that Reagan's ability to project anger was highly attractive to his most passionate supporters on the far right - and crucial to his political success.

“Are these his personal views, or will he take the position that these are positions he took as part of an administration that had very conservative views?”

“They test positive, they test negative. They test positive, they test negative. So, no one really knows what to do with their wells.”

“His election is an exceptionally positive development for rugby. They are now in a position to put the past behind them and move on with new leadership.”

“It's just 30 stocks, ... It is generally positive, but overall it doesn't change the position of institutional investors or individual investors for that matter.”

“Silver remains in a unique position to benefit from a sagging dollar, positive equity market action and rising energy prices.”

“It is not my position now, nor has it ever been my position, that a Muslim should ever attack an innocent person.”

“Any joint project is a positive move in the right direction. Working together is something we feel very positive about.”