"If you are tired of partisanship over patriotism, you need to vote for a change in direction." ― Jennifer Granholm Topic(s): Change More From Jennifer Granholm "From a reality perspective, I’m sure part of that is true, but this is the largest blackout in U.S. history. If that is not a signal that we have got a problem that needs to be fixed, I don’t know what is." "We went to a small lake, Bass Lake. It was beautiful. It was perfectly still when we got there in the morning. The fog was lifting off the water. It was just magical. And we did catch some fish, 13 fish." "Many original occupiers believe the political system has become so corrupt that even participating in it, engaging with it, corrupts the movement. I understand what they are saying. But often, change does come more quickly from the inside rather than the outside. My advice: try both. But don’t try violence." More In Change "I’ve had two children. I’ve had three boyfriends. I’ve had a lot of things happen that can change your opinions and values and philosophies."― Erykah Badu "It becomes more necessary to see the truth as it is if you realize that the only vehicle for change are these people who have lost their personality."― Steven Biko "Your race and gender don’t change, but you can choose to change your political affiliation at will."― John Podhoretz