James Howard Kunstler Quotes
The quality of life of European cities and towns of almost any size make life in America look not just like a joke, but a sick joke, a horror movie. But I'd rather stay involved and do what I can to make this a better place than move to the south of France and enjoy the good life.
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What Washington needs is adult supervision.
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Fiji had experienced the ordeal of two military coups.
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I try to do my best.
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My quality of life here in Quebec City is extraordinary.
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Dalai Lama
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Sometimes it's other people's voices you have to shut out.
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The quality of life of European cities and towns of almost any size make life in America look not just like a joke, but a sick joke, a horror movie. But I'd rather stay involved and do what I can to make this a better place than move to the south of France and enjoy the good life.
James Howard Kunstler