- That flag blowing vigorously in the airless universe put the nail in the coffin: the moon landing was a hoax.
- "Terrorists".
First the newcasters started saying it. Then dummies were saying it. Then everyone was saying it. ...We acquiesce control over our emotions, and finally our decisions, when we use this language. Badmouthing Bush is zesty and cheap, but saying "terrorists" in the same breath proves your sedation. Like "savages" or "barbarians", spoken by (in RETROSPECT,) narrow-minded folk, it is unseating that all the advantages of modern culture could not sharpen perception. Governments promise protection against the uncivilized, murderous masses posed against us, in exchange for approval of their savage crusades. The irony is a bitter root, succulent with blood.
- I stopped watching Tucker Carlson when the show re-aired horrific footage of the planes exploding into the towers, less than 24 hours after Bush's approval ratings began plummeting in 2005. Carlson then reminded us that "we should never forget what happened, what terrorists did to this country". This was a gross encounter with neo-political propaganda. I'm mostly mad at myself, for believing this was an informative, untainted show.
- Cops is fake. They are all ACTORS being arrested. Real people would look at the camera and exclaim outrage at being arrested on television.
People are not outed, on the radio, live, every Friday at 3, on your local gimmicky hip-hop station. They are ACTORS. ...This happened once for real in Chicago many years ago, and your local station is now using it (yes) as a gimmick.
John Edwards is not helping people. He's helping ACTORS connect with the dead.
The problem is that we think we can spot an actor. You have enough trouble spotting a liar; don't kid yourself. And for pete's sake, don't believe a damn thing you see on television.
- Richard Gere was not the one tap-dancing in Chicago. I hope I don't have to say this again.