Anger is what makes Rupert money, and fear. The cost of the script writers is well worth it. Innocents killed for ringing the wrong doorbell are gravy. Fear is the root.
Pretty much never agree with him, but Niall Ferguson always has deeply researched opinions: “If Cold War II is here, proxy wars are continuing, and the economy might yet slow, then you probably shouldn’t underestimate Trump’s chances in 2024.”
“Please, you think Trump is scared of jail? That place is full of mobsters and white supremacists. He’ll walk into jail the way Norm walks into Cheers.” — SETH MEYERS
Bret: You’ve reminded me of an old shtetl joke. What’s the difference between a Jewish optimist and a Jewish pessimist? The pessimist says, “It can’t possibly get any worse than this.”
The optimist replies, “Oh yes it can.”
The ConversationWith Gail Collins and Bret Stephens
Anger is what makes Rupert money, and fear. The cost of the script writers is well worth it. Innocents killed for ringing the wrong doorbell are gravy. Fear is the root.