Culture

“he talks about war like he’s bragging about women with Billy Bush”

“Alright, so here we are in front of the, uh, elephants.”

“Some call this Israel's war. To be sure, the United States' and Europe's interests in the Persian Gulf are enough to keep the bullets flying, but do not kid yourself. It is about money. The prosperity gospel is alive and well, promising good things, including actual material benefits, for those who believe in the righteousness of the "cause." In this case, the cause is suspiciously similar to that of the medieval Crusades.”

“The finale used to be a national campfire. Now it is a push notification competing with two other finales.”

“A tour is not a concert anymore. It is a municipal balance sheet with a light show.”