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Ichingcarpenter

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8. Dalton Trumbo Quotes

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Sun Dec 27, 2015, 12:37 PM

Dec 2015

Everybody now seems to be talking about democracy. I don't understand this. As I think of it, democracy isn't like a Sunday suit to be brought out and worn only for parades. It's the kind of a life a decent man leads, it's something to live for and to die for.

Dishonesty in government is the business of every citizen. It is not enough to do your own job. There's no particular virtue in that. Democracy isn't a gift. It's a responsibility.

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I am Spartacus.....well no I wrote the screenplay and those words... Dalton Trumbo [View all] Ichingcarpenter Dec 2015 OP

He also did Dyedinthewoolliberal Dec 2015 #1

Yes it was. I believe Douglas in an interview said it was his favorite film still_one Dec 2015 #3

Terrific movie. While the enitre cast was terrific, Helen Mirren really is amazing. still_one Dec 2015 #2

Cranston has lots of Oscar buzz for this. It's a very good film and everyone should see Bluenorthwest Dec 2015 #4

Excellent recommendation unapatriciated Dec 2015 #5

I hope I'm not doing precognition again Ichingcarpenter Dec 2015 #6

Huge k and r for excellent film. n/t Smarmie Doofus Dec 2015 #7

Dalton Trumbo Quotes Ichingcarpenter Dec 2015 #8