Category: Asides

Argus Hamilton On George W. Bush’s Lifting Of The 18-Year-Old Ban On Offshore Oil Drilling

“President Bush ended the 18-year-old ban on offshore oil drilling Monday with polls showing overwhelming support for the idea. It could be dangerous. Every time Bush feels the public is behind him, he declares war on the world.” — Argus Hamilton on George W. Bush’s lifting of the 18-year-old ban on offshore oil drilling … Continue reading…Argus Hamilton On George W. Bush’s Lifting Of The 18-Year-Old Ban On Offshore Oil Drilling

Conan O’Brien On The Pope’s Criticism Of The World’s Insatiable Consumption Of Resources

“In a speech, the Pope said that the world’s resources are being squandered because of insatiable consumption. Then the Pope put down his jewel encrusted staff, got into his Popemobile and sped off to the Vatican Palace.” — Conan O’Brien on the Pope’s criticism of the world’s insatiable consumption of resources … Continue reading…Conan O’Brien On The Pope’s Criticism Of The World’s Insatiable Consumption Of Resources