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Close, but no cigar. "The causes of hostility among nations are innumerable. There are some which have a general and almost constant operation upon the collective bodies of society. Of this description are the love of power or the desire of pre-eminence and dominion--the jealousy of power, or the desire of equality and safety. There are others which have a more circumscribed though an equally operative influence within their spheres. Such are the rivalships and competitions of commerce between commercial nations. And there are others, not less numerous than either of the former, which take their origin entirely in private passions; in the attachments, enmities, interests, hopes, and fears of leading individuals in the communities of which they are members. Men of this class, whether the favorites of a king or of a people, have in too many instances abused the confidence they possessed; and assuming the pretext of some public motive, have not scrupled to sacrifice the national tranquillity to personal advantage or personal gratification." "This circumstance, if duly attended to, would furnish a lesson of moderation to those who are ever so much persuaded of their being in the right in any controversy. And a further reason for caution, in this respect, might be drawn from the reflection that we are not always sure that those who advocate the truth are influenced by purer principles than their antagonists. Ambition, avarice, personal animosity, party opposition, and many other motives not more laudable than these, are apt to operate as well upon those who support as those who oppose the right side of a question. Were there not even these inducements to moderation, nothing could be more ill-judged than that intolerant spirit which has, at all times, characterized political parties. For in politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can rarely be cured by persecution." George

For the younger among us, that was "Gremlins." I'll post one later. George

No. Right time frame, though. George

Not inspiring, perhaps, but I find the Federalist Papers (and the opposing "Anti-Federalist Papers") fascinating. The debates about the power of government are timely today. The Papers, as well as the Declaration and Constitution are HERE. For those interested in the Articles of Confederation, which were replaced by our Constitution, check HERE. George Warning: there is a LOT to read here.

Don't get 'em wet; and NEVER feed them after midnight! George

"This circumstance, if duly attended to, would furnish a lesson of moderation to those who are ever so much persuaded of their being in the right in any controversy. And a further reason for caution, in this respect, might be drawn from the reflection that we are not always sure that those who advocate the truth are influenced by purer principles than their antagonists. Ambition, avarice, personal animosity, party opposition, and many other motives not more laudable than these, are apt to operate as well upon those who support as those who oppose the right side of a question. Were there not even these inducements to moderation, nothing could be more ill-judged than that intolerant spirit which has, at all times, characterized political parties. For in politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can rarely be cured by persecution." George

Martin Luther? George

Is it the episode where Sisko uses a doctored video to convince the Romulans to join the Federation, et al., against the Dominion? George

No. "It's time for the MIDNIGHT barn raisin'!" "Can't we just BUY nails?" "That would be..." "I know! I know! 'Idleness'!" "No, that would be SLOTH." "So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker?" "The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick." "We're going to a place where the sun never sets, the size of your wallet matters, and actors and actresses slave all day." "We're going to Denny's?" "Moo. We are a cow. Take us to China." George

Of course. George

Or, as it's more popularly known, "Men in Black." Correct. George

Feel free to look up Andromeda. What's a "no-go" in this thread is looking at the Properties of the picture to determine the meaning. I put Keanu in there for your benefit. A better sound match for the fisrt part would be By the way, the show currently airs on ESPNClassic. George

Oops. George

"So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker?" "The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick." "We're going to a place where the sun never sets, the size of your wallet matters, and actors and actresses slave all day." "We're going to Denny's?" "Moo. We are a cow. Take us to China." George

Take the second clue more literally. And you do need to know the actress' name. Here's another picture of her from a role she played for five years: George

A man looking for a new job winds up saving the world, while helping people forget their problems. George

The last exchange could be between Garak and Elim, but I'm still not getting the episode. George

My previous puzzle has a clue to this one. George

"Sex in the City"? George

'96 Impala SS. The last real car Chevy made. George Oh, yeah. My wife drives a Dodge Durango.

Eight more pictures added to the Gallery (inside the house, taken by the Countess). George