I dearly love the state of Texas, but I consider that a harmless perversion on my part, and discuss it only with consenting adults.

About Molly Ivins

Mary Tyler “Molly” Ivinswas an American newspaper columnist, author, and political commentator, known for her humorous and insightful writing, which often used satire and wit to critique political figures and policies.
Born in California and raised in Texas, Ivins attended Smith College and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

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I believe that ignorance is the root of all evil. And that no one knows the truth.

Molly Ivins

American journalist (1944-2007)

Good thing we’ve still got politics in Texas – finest form of free entertainment ever invented.

Molly Ivins

American journalist (1944-2007)

Next time I tell you someone from Texas should not be president of the United States, please pay attention.

Molly Ivins

American journalist (1944-2007)

It is possible to read the history of this country as one long struggle to extend the liberties established in our Constitution to everyone in America.

Molly Ivins

American journalist (1944-2007)

You can’t ignore politics, no matter how much you’d like to.

Molly Ivins

American journalist (1944-2007)

Being slightly paranoid is like being slightly pregnant – it tends to get worse.

Molly Ivins

American journalist (1944-2007)

I dearly love the state of Texas, but I consider that a harmless perversion on my part, and discuss it only with consenting adults.

Molly Ivins

American journalist (1944-2007)

Satire is traditionally the weapon of the powerless against the powerful.

Molly Ivins

American journalist (1944-2007)

The thing about democracy, beloveds, is that it is not neat, orderly, or quiet. It requires a certain relish for confusion.

Molly Ivins

American journalist (1944-2007)

As they say around the Texas Legislature, if you can’t drink their whiskey, screw their women, take their money, and vote against ’em anyway, you don’t belong in office.

Molly Ivins

American journalist (1944-2007)

I believe in practicing prudence at least once every two or three years.

Molly Ivins

American journalist (1944-2007)