St. Louis' famous Gateway Arch, in a photo taken from across the river in East St. Louis, right before the photographer was robbed and beaten to deathFirst, on the right, more of a Libertarian than a Republican, P.J. O'Rourke:
From his 2004 book, Peace Kills: America's Fun New Imperialism:
"Wherever there's injustice, oppression, and suffering, America will show up six months late and bomb the country next to where it's happening."
and, from his 1996 treatise, Why I am a Conservative:
"There is no virtue in compulsory government charity, and there is no virtue in advocating it. A politician who portrays himself as caring and sensitive because he wants to expand the government's charitable programs is merely saying that he is willing to do good with other people's money. Well, who isn't? And a voter who takes pride in supporting such programs is telling us that he will do good with his own money— if a gun is held to his head."
So, the right heard from, let's try out the left, represented by Daily Show host Jon Stewart:
"President Bush announced his new economic plan. The centerpiece was a proposed repeal of the dividend tax on stocks, a boon that could be worth millions of dollars to average Americans. Well, average stock-owning Americans. Technically, Americans who own a significant amount of shares in dividend-dealing companies. Well, rich people, that's what I'm trying to say. They're going to do really well with this."
And, another Stewart quote that might be relevant tomorrow depending on tonight's debate performances:
“Does anyone know...does the Christian persecution complex have an expiration date? Because...uh...you've all been in charge pretty much since...uh...what was that guys name...Constantine. He converted in, what was it, 312 A.D. I'm just saying, enjoy your success.”
When the debate ends, we can count on NBC Analyst Chuck Todd or Murray, the Conchords band manager to give us his feedback!
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