Reconcilable Differences

John has fence problems, Merlin is riding a weird new vehicle, and the guys discuss “Patriot.” This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Casper: Start sleeping ahead of the curve. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘DIFFS’. Fracture: Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Links and Show Notes: This week kicks off with Daisy making a run for it and pretty much everything being Merlin’s fault. Merlin gets mobbed up in a terrible app, and John considers funding a big, beautiful fence. This week’s mini-topic finds John voir-diring Merlin about his weird new means of transportation. Merlin just wants us to explore our options, but John is skeptical about how it’d perform in bitter east coast climes. John wonders about all the city spikes, and Merlin endorses knife videos. After firing off the horn at 1:02:19, your hosts dive into a Spoiler Slot on the Amazon Prime Video series, Patriot. (Recorded on Monday, January 15, 2018.) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Stuart Dooley | King of the Hill Wiki | FANDOM powered by Wikia Robot or Not? | Night (bark) Joggers (bark) (Episode 122)A dog interlude. Citizen’s controversial crime tracker expands to SF, picks up $12 million from Sequoia | TechCrunch Introducing Citizen – Citizen – Medium Why cities are full of uncomfortable benches - Vox Patriot (TV series) - Wikipedia Steven Conrad - Wikipedia Prometheus - WikipediaPrometheus, in eternal punishment, is chained to a rock in the Caucasus, where his liver is eaten daily by an eagle, only to be regenerated by night, due to his immortality. Random walk - Wikipedia California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, CA Fantastic Mr. Fox - Lab Partners Scene - YouTube 5by5 | Back to Work #358: Dumb Ohio Mouth Patriot - Episode 1 (Full Episode, TV-MA) | Amazon Original Series - YouTube Instantaneous Gram | Do By FridayThis week's challenge: watch the pilot of Patriot. TV Talk Machine | The Best TV Shows of 2017 (Episode 157)

In this week's Spoiler Slot (starting at 1:04:39), your hosts discuss "The Last Jedi." This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Casper: Start sleeping ahead of the curve. Get $50 off with the code ‘DIFFS’. Fracture: Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Links and Show Notes: This week kicks off with follow-up on The Barkley Marathons and the totally bananas mental and physical capacity of endurance athletes. Your hosts dive into an accidental mini-topic on the art of podcast titles and show notes. Merlin tries really hard, but John knows he can always do better. The next mini-topic ends up being about who gets each of your hosts feeling starstruck. Merlin meets (yet) more of John’s heroes, and John’s not loving it. John isn’t sure what he has to say to anyone anyway, and Merlin tries to make the case for wholesomeness. John still has a little problem, but he’s working on it. (Recorded on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Reconcilable Differences #33: Survival Bucket - Relay FMThe main topic this week is ratings and reviews. John talks about how he drinks eagerly from the fire hose of product recommendations as well as sharing his perspective on how he thinks about his epic OS X reviews in retrospect. Eddie Izzard tired yet triumphant after running 27 marathons in 27 days | Culture | The Guardian White torture - Wikipedia Star Wars: The Last Jedi with Rian Johnson and Spike Jonze (Ep. 123) — The Director's Cut - A DGA Podcast — Overcast Reconcilable Differences #21: Throg the Important Caveman - Relay FMThe main topic is meeting your heroes. Who do you wish you could meet and why? What would you say to Steve Jobs in an elevator or Bill Murray on a plane? John marvels at Merlin’s comfort with his many celebrity connections, and Merlin gives some handy tips on not acting like a total creep. Reconcilable Differences #49: Celebrity Outreach Program - Relay FMThings wrap up with a meditation on Aimee Mann, the layers of performance, plus an important adjustment to Merlin’s ongoing directive for eventually introducing John to famous people. The Flop House Actor Jonathan Groff — Fresh Air — Overcast Chris Thile - Wikipedia Lou Johnson "Always Something There To Remind Me" & "Kentucky Bluebird" - YouTube Rilo Kiley - Wikipedia 1982 Tony Awards Jennifer Holliday sings And I'm Telling You Dreamgirls - YouTube Jonathan Coulton Explains How Glee Ripped Off His Cover Song — And Why He's Not Alone | WIRED The Incomparable | Sometimes He Doesn't Bother With That Bottle (Episode 386)Our (increasingly inaccurately named) team of rebel UK podcasters takes on “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” Join us for another deep dive into the themes, performances, and surprises of the latest “Star Wars movie.” We promise not to mention Porgs until the very end! The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 211: “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” Holiday SpectacularAs per holiday tradition at The Talk Show, a brief chat about Star Wars: The Last Jedi, with a cavalcade of special guests, including Guy English and John Siracusa. Petra Haden - Don't Stop Believing - YouTube

After firing off the spoiler horn at 1:27:12, your hosts enter the Spoiler Slot to talk about a remarkable documentary called "The Barkley Marathons." This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. AppOptics: A next-gen Application Performance Management system. Links and Show Notes: This week kicks off with some talk about a recent Holiday Party and a rumination from Merlin on why people like podcasts. Quick follow-up on kids and passwords yields to a resigned shrug about the seemingly impossible epistemology of children’s anecdotes. John worries about Merlin’s office and offers some new notes on his pronunciation. This leads to an unintentional mini-topic on kids’ toys. John’s wife has found a new way to buy toys, and Merlin makes the case for the raw power of Lady Train. Quick ideas for charitable giving are shared, and the phenomenon of the Very Special Episode is discussed. Merlin wonders if people have always been so tribal, and John has a theory. John, perhaps unsurprisingly, does not trust machines to do his blocking for him. (Recorded on Tuesday, December 19, 2017.) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Barkley Marathons - WikipediaThe Barkley Marathons is an ultramarathon trail race held in Frozen Head State Park near Wartburg, Tennessee. Runners may elect a "fun run" of 60 miles (97 km) or the full course of 100 miles (160 km) (distances are approximate). The race is limited to a 60-hour period, and takes place in late March or early April of each year. The Barkley Marathons Is the Most Hellish Marathon in the WorldThe world's top ultrarunners fight to compete in the Barkley Marathons, an ever-shifting race designed by a madman to break their spirits through 100 miles of hellish Appalachian mountains. So far, only 14 people have completed it. The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young – A Documentary Film Netflix - The Barkley Marathons Empty Stockings DoubleX Gabfest on the Democrats as the party of purity, Slack, and “Cat Person.” Fakespot | Analyze and identify fake reviews @hotdogsladies's Audit | Twitter Audit | Audit your Twitter followers. ERADICATOR - Kids in the Hall - YouTube Tenzing Norgay - Wikipedia The Catcher in the Rye - Wikipedia On Fleck | Do By FridayThis week's challenge: have a Holiday Party. Lady | Thomas the Tank Engine Wikia | FANDOM powered by Wikia Amazon.com: McFarlane Toys The Walking Dead TV - 10" Michonne Deluxe Figure: Toys & Games Amazon.com: Spider-Man 2: Amazing Poseable 18" Spider-Man: Toys & Games Amazon.com: Disney Tsum Tsum Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar: Toys & Games Ways to Give - St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalDiscover the many ways you can give to help our kids live. Make a donation, honor or memorialize a loved one, give by payroll deduction or include St. Jude in your will. Very Special Episode - TV Tropes Fallen Angel (TV Movie 1981) - IMDb Amazon’s Review Policy Update: How Sellers Can Stay On Top | Sellics Guidelines for Amazon.com Community participation Five (presumably) fake personality tests (and what I think my result would be) | 5ives john roderick on Twitter: "JUST from retweets alone (don’t CC anybody) how long before this tweet from a coastal liberal reaches an actual Alabama Roy Moore voter? (No… https://t.co/0DMxHYTeM3" Life of Brian (1979) - Quotes - IMDb What Buddhism got right about the human brain — The Ezra Klein Show — Overcast

This week’s main topic goes into kids and security. Or, more specifically, what kids learn (or don’t) about password hygiene and the broader landscape of basic InfoSec. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Eero: Never think about WiFi again. Use code DIFFS for free overnight shipping. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. AppOptics: A next-gen Application Performance Management system. Links and Show Notes: This week kicks off with some discussion of humidity, noisy clothing, an attempted delivery, and that whole ongoing “are flats a thing?” debate. Under protest, Merlin is persuaded by John to discuss a recent acquisition of new technology. Merlin thinks security is a little like a mall, and John gauges success by a relative dearth of complaints. The pronunciation of “aunt” is discussed. In a mini-topic, John has some things to say about garlic. Merlin’s convenience cubes are explored, while John shares several ways to leverage and deploy this pungent treat. The complex relationship between children and garlic is appraised. Merlin is at the end of his rope, while John declares that no system is good. Are schools missing an opportunity to model better behavior when it comes to using devices? How even could you teach kids why they can’t use the cat’s name as a password? Will they end up just reverting to the mean, such as it is? Things wrap with some spoiler-free TV talk. Both of your hosts enjoy that cowboy show with the lady from Downtown Abbey. (Recorded on Tuesday, December 5, 2017.) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Dorot Crushed Garlic (2.8 oz) from Whole Foods Market - Instacart View Quote ... Full Metal Jacket ... Movie Quotes DatabaseGUNNERY SERGEANT HARTMAN: If it wasn't for dickheads like you, there wouldn't be any thievery in this world, would there? AgileBits Blog | Toward Better Master Passwords Flavor Flav - Wikipedia iOS 11 Horror Story: the Rise and Fall of iOS Security | ElcomSoft blogIf you are working in a sensitive environment, is front door security all you need to secure a building? Don’t you need additional checks or e-keys to enter some rooms? This no longer applies to iOS. Once you have a passcode, you then have access to everything. Let us have a look at what you can do to the user and their data once you have their i-device and know their passcode. Essays: The Process of Security - Schneier on Security"Security is a process, not a product. Products provide some protection, but the only way to effectively do business in an insecure world is to put processes in place that recognize the inherent insecurity in the products. The trick is to reduce your risk of exposure regardless of the products or patches."

For this week’s main topic (and Spoiler Slot), we find Merlin playing "The Last of Us." This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Casper: Start sleeping ahead of the curve. Get $50 off with the code ‘DIFFS’. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. AppOptics: A next-gen Application Performance Management system. Links and Show Notes: This week kicks off with the traditional monthly discussion of Skype. Even as John disallows another word from the program, Merlin tries to explain the intricate interplay between all the great shows. Your hosts agree there are too many services they pay for and that credit cards are annoying. In a lively mini-topic, John brings up teaching kids to cook. How do you prepare your progeny for eventually feeding themselves? Merlin feels like he missed a window, and John couldn’t opt out of Home Ec. Merlin finds kids un-persuadable, and John shares his household edict on dealing with the perception of childhood injustice. Sometimes, you gotta know when to adjust the shower curtain. For this week’s main topic (and Spoiler Slot), we find Merlin playing The Last of Us. This one’s too good to spoil, but, suffice it to say, John declares it’s a very hard game, while Merlin still hasn’t even learned how to use a ladder. (Caution: the spoiler horn for The Last of Us fires off at 1:18:45) (Recorded on Tuesday, November 21, 2017.) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Accidental Tech Podcast: 249: Beehives Full of Bees Father claims Junior MasterChef contestants are groomed before cooking | Herald Sun Perfect Macaroni and Cheese Recipe | Martha StewartMake your own gooey, delicious macaroni and cheese with this no-fail macaroni and cheese recipe. You'll learn how to get the perfect creamy macaroni and cheese consistency, plus the history of mac and cheese and how it became popular in America. Red Barchetta - WikipediaThe song's lyrics tell a story set in a future in which many classes of vehicles have been prohibited by "the Motor Law". The narrator's uncle has kept one of these now-illegal vehicles (the titular red Barchetta sports car) in pristine condition for some "fifty-odd years" and keeps it hidden at his secret country home (previously a farm before the enactment of the aforementioned Motor Law). Ransomware attack on San Francisco public transit gives everyone a free ride | Technology | The Guardian The Meaning of Preliteracy | Parents | Scholastic.com The Last of Us - Wikipedia Ep. 266: "Ham-Fisted Steak Cooker" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin MannThe Problem: It’s a private moment John had with the roast beef. Graham Kerr - Wikipedia Machine Pix (@MachinePix) | Twitter

Dad Hole, garbage robots, Northern European runts, and a system forged in the crucible of terrible people. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Mack Weldon: Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off with the code DIFFS. Links and Show Notes: This week kicks off with Merlin having a rare on-air beverage to celebrate, but not too many, unless he feels like it. John helps Merlin remember some things that he couldn't remember he’d forgotten. Luckily, we record this program. John thinks the water fountain story has been robbed of its power, and Merlin learns that cornhole is real. John tackles the first of several unfounded points about himself, but Merlin still thinks John is arbitrary. Britishisms are debated. This leads to a nostalgic visit to The Early Internet and a recollection of how each of your hosts chose to roll with signatures and sign-offs and whatnot. John employs a little dash, and Merlin apologizes for trying to digitally impress a celebrity. He is the worst. The stern admonishments continue as John lashes Merlin for not making Max buy a new phone differently. John prefers to stay in his bathrobe since they usually come in the morning. Excitingly, new iPhones are discussed. Merlin lashes himself for accidentally stepping on John’s Full Media Blackout. In his defense, he was cooking tofu a new way at the time. John reminds us that he can erase memories from his mind. Thor: Ragnarok is lightly discussed. Merlin’s sweet precious angel made another doodle in her bastik and seems to be warming up to her little kennel. Unsurprisingly, John has notes. The first mini-topic is hot dogs. Yes. Hot dogs. So, for a while, your hosts talk about hot dogs kind of a lot. Remember: you are paying NOTHING for this content. Your hosts tread lightly through the minefield of primary school culture celebrations. Merlin has a terrible time coming up with memorable ancestral garb, and John has concerns about how well the factual roots of a given family tree will play with ten-year-olds. Merlin flatly refuses to apologize about macaroni and cheese. Hot dogs are further discussed. In what ends up being a main topic, John wants to address why Merlin is so steamed about Steam. The balance of the episode finds your hosts arguing about passwords, security, paranoia, and what we should do when confronted with two text fields and a button. Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Swing (Java) - Wikipedia Welcome to Steam Oh No, My Wire! | Do By FridayThis week's challenge: play Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator. Larry Wall - WikiquoteAnd don't tell me there isn't one bit of difference between null and space, because that's exactly how much difference there is.

Many mini topics. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Eero: Never think about WiFi again. Use code DIFFS for free overnight shipping. Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get $30 off your first delivery and FREE SHIPPING. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: This week, John drives, and Merlin leads from behind. Your hosts are pretty sure they remember talking about having trouble remembering whether they’ve talked about memory before, but no way does that stop them from taking their deepest dive yet into the many troubles with human memory. Or, at least it’s the deepest dive that they can remember taking. For now. Anyway. This leads to an exploration of cognitive tricks and the potentially narrow line between science and balderdash. How even will we solve this rebus? Should it have been a nice top hat instead? And, how do we feel about medical(-ish) health panaceæ that may work but no one really knows why? Merlin has a long history of cockamamie, and John fervently hopes that he only ever develops problems Real Science understands. The contemporary bugaboo of gluten and its ilk are discussed and argued by both anecdote and analogy. Elaine looks like she put on five, ten pounds. Then arrive many mini-topics. There’s some follow-up and further clarification on Merlin’s Fancy New TV which leads to some YouTube talk and consideration of how these youths today consume media. Next up, the boys talk about misheard lyrics and score the results of a recent private argument about same. John really prefers the slam dunk when he can get it. Merlin can't even remember which songs he couldn't remember the lyrics to. (Again with the memory.) Confessions about other embarrasing things they never knew are revealed. Merlin thinks he's a little too left-brained, and John's not having this terrible mnemonic. Beloved nineties comedy programs are recalled with fondness. This pivots to some talk about, of all things, podcasts, and Merlin gets a little wispy talking about a program he really misses doing. John reveals that he has finally capitulated and listened to Merlin's actual favorite podcast. No spoilers, but you will learn what happened when John got up on this sauce doctor's blessing with his dog tongue. John dissects The Original Peaches' recent guest appearance by Mr. Jordan. Merlin reiterates how much he hates comedy podcasts. Things wrap with John's concerns about Roderick's tech world. Merlin tries to defend himself, but John's concerns about Roderick seem to just expand. Fight fight fight. Bite bite bite. It's The Reconcilable Differences Show. (Recorded on Tuesday, October 24, 2017.) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. 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This week: automated systems and Merlin's new TV. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Clean My Mac 3: A simple and powerful application for keeping your Mac clean, maintained, and healthy. Links and Show Notes: This week kicks off with Merlin’s Bon Jovi snobbery and John’s concerns about Bono. The excellent Vietnam War series is discussed and mutually endorsed. With the overdue return of Ordinary Time, your hosts cover some exciting Nest IQ Cam follow-up and debate face recognition in the macOS Photos app. There’s some worrisome follow-up on those iOS password pop-ups and how they could potentially be exploited by ne’er-do-wells. Merlin gives Jeremy five stars, which (eventually) segues into this week’s main topic, Automated Systems. Specifically, the ones that Merlin thinks create way more work than they save. John says it’s just shotgun spray and probably not a big deal. Merlin’s not having it and still feels scared to check into a hotel. What algorithm makes the system freak out? Your hosts crave an interaction model even CGP Grey could love. This week’s B story is Merlin’s New TV. After initially telling John the wrong model (oops), your hosts dive into this new world of 4K and Ultra HD. Cables are rerouted, adapters are installed, and gyroscopes are slowly mastered. John is still holding out, and, oy vey, all these wires and bars! The whites are so white! (Recorded on Tuesday, October 10, 2017.) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Bon Jovi - Runaway - YouTube Bon Jovi - She Don't Know Me - YouTube Meet the Nest Cam IQ security camera | Nest Amazon.com: Shopkins Fashion Pack Slumber Fun Collection: Toys & Games The Vietnam War: A film by Ken Burns & Lynn Novick Ep. 260: "My Snapchat Years" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann LG OLED55E7P: 55-inch OLED 4K HDR Smart TV | LG USA Amazon.com: Cable Matters Combo, 270 Degree and 90 Degree HDMI Male to Female Adapter: Electronics Jeff Atwood on Twitter: "There are two hard things in computer science: cache invalidation, naming things, and off-by-one errors."There are two hard things in computer science: cache invalidation, naming things, and off-by-one errors. Experience 4k dolby vision atmos demo in 4k for 4k oled tv - YouTube LG E7/E7P OLED TV Calibration Settings Accidental Tech Podcast: 242: These Arms Are Coming Off

The main topic this week is Twitter. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get 3 meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping! Links and Show Notes: This week kicks off with a meander through Skype avatars, back-to-school night, and personal metadata quirks. Merlin feels bad about getting a new TV, and John assures him it probably won’t be terrible. On separate occasions, John and Merlin both demonstrate a lot of restraint. Merlin apparently doesn’t know how to (not) turn off his PlayStation, so John walks him through it. Paul’s in the basement, Sahm’s on the roof, and Merlin doesn’t even know how to make fun of John to his satisfaction. Typical. Your hosts accidentally discuss tech, John provides a sitrep on his mouse offensive, and Merlin admits grudging admiration for his sugar ants. John’s dog has a regression, and Merlin’s cat costs him another grand. Your hosts discuss their following decisions, their bespoke mute and block strategies, and some of the Sisyphean methods for trying to stay out of a canoe. Merlin feels bad about lots of things, but John ain’t no follow-back girl. Merlin says handle does not equal-equal person, and John thinks celebrities don’t actually read their timelines. Merlin responds to the Republican candidate’s texts, and nobody texts John hardly at all. Who’s Holden Caulfield now? Things wrap with the airing of grievances about children and their terrible habits. John’s son has excellent hair. (Recorded on Tuesday, September 19, 2017.) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Winston Churchill - Wikiquote"Many forms of Government have been tried and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time." Ep. 257: "Sonic Posture" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann Ep. 258: "Ambition Hour" - Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann The Wiz Commerical - YouTube Seinfeld Duty Free Shop - YouTube Mahatma Gandhi - WikiquoteThe earliest attribution of this to Gandhi yet located is in a T-shirt advertisement in Mother Jones, Vol. 8, No. 5 (June 1983) A Smart Girl's Guide to Staying Home Alone (American Girl): Dottie Raymer, Lauren Scheuer: 9781593694876: Amazon.com: Books LG OLED55C7P: 55-inch OLED 4K HDR Smart TV | LG USA John Siracusa on Twitter: "…but beyond that, the spacing between the bars, carrier name, and wi-fi icon is uneven and it’s really bothering me. https://t.co/7J9q3MtmnZ"…but beyond that, the spacing between the bars, carrier name, and wi-fi icon is uneven and it’s really bothering me. E.O. Wilson – Of Ants and Men | PBS Programs Home - LEGO® Worlds - LEGO.com

Main topic this week is Household Pests. The gloves are off as extreme measures are employed to deal with John’s mouse invaders. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DIFFS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Hover: Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase Links and Show Notes: This week kicks off with dives into religious time, talking like a wizard, kid manners, and the times your hosts did and mostly did not get recognized. Google me! John gets hung up on Merlin’s avatar choices, and both hosts get Happy-Go-Jackie on the junkiness of Apple’s Mac apps. John’s kid made a comic, and Merlin has some diminished expectations for his Cat Lady and her van. Then, there’s an improbable amount of Seinfeld discussion. So much for that vegetarian snake and all the sickening fraud and malfeasance of the Big Extermination industry. It’s not pretty, and it won’t be popular, but nobody loves seeing a mouse in the house. Brace yourself for extensive mouse lore and the eldritch contents of John’s tentpole. (Recorded on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.) Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. AT&T Fiji Commercial - YouTube Accidental Tech Podcast: 237: You Are Not a Datacenter"Playing the notoriety card" The John Siracusa Paper Doll - David Galletly - Art, Illustration & Design Accidental Tech Podcast: 238: Begging for the HubAfter this episode recorded: John is in Dongle Hell. Seinfeld: How It Began (FULL) - YouTube Heraclitus - Wikiquote"You could not step twice into the same river." Winston Churchill - Wikiquote"Many forms of Government have been tried and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time."