Hunter S. Thompson On The Good Life

Gonzo’s dream life sounds amazing, especially as the concept of a good-hearted landlord is an oxymoron.

The Best Gore Vidal Quotes

Gore Vidal is to political commentary as the tetanus shot is to medical procedures. They’re both incredibly sharp, stinging and, well, strong enough to make you immune to whatever feral creatures you encounter in the woods or on Capitol Hill. A lifelong Democrat and vociferous opponent of American foreign policy, when the self-proclaimed “queen bitch” wasn’t criticizing American democracy, he was getting into well-publicized spats with other literary greats like Norman Mailer and Truman Capote. Here are some of this intellectual diva’s strongest penned punches.

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Hillary Clinton On Being Gay

I wonder how many Hilldawgs would be hanging in effigy were Westboro Baptist Church to come across this enlightened statement by our secretary of state.

Chris Rock On The Economics Of Gun Control

Chris Rock presents an ingenious alternative idea for gun control: bullet control.

Gabby Giffords On Congress’ “Exceptionalism”

Yet another shooting took place yesterday in California. Joe Biden hints at executive action on gun control. Meanwhile, Congress remains at a potentially fatal impasse thanks to unyielding ideologies and equally relentless lobbyists. Maybe it’s true that guns don’t kill people; perhaps it’s incompetent leadership.