The conservative media movement exists primarily as a moneymaking venture. Alex Pareene conservativeexistmedium Change image and share on social
In our system of government, an opposition party doesn't have the ability to pass legislation, but it has the ability to massively screw things up. Alex Pareene abilitygovernmentlegislation Change image and share on social
Modern political speechwriting is certainly a skill, and one that requires experience and practice to master. Alex Pareene experiencemastermodern Change image and share on social
Vaccine conspiracies, like so much modern cult conspiracy culture, perpetuates itself and lives on indefinitely thanks to the community-building and archiving of the Internet. Alex Pareene archivebuildcommunity Change image and share on social
Donald Trump, an oft-bankrupt make-believe mogul clown with a television show where he pretends to fire America's saddest former celebrities, is one of the Republican Party's most prominent national figures because he is on TV and people have heard of him. Alex Pareene americabankruptcelebrity share on social
Ideally, in the future, you'll just pay your cable company for the stream, which you'll be able to watch and manipulate through whatever means on whatever devices you like. Alex Pareene cablecompanydevice Change image and share on social
The Pentagon budget, like all government spending, is an expression of priorities. Alex Pareene budgetexpressiongovernment Change image and share on social
The late Christopher Hitchens had the professional contrarian's fixation on attacking sacred cows, and rather soon after his cancer diagnosis, he became one himself. Alex Pareene attackcancerchristopher Change image and share on social
There are two important things to remember about 'entitlements': They are hugely popular programs for a very good reason, and actual sensible 'reform' would mean improving them, not sacrificing them at the altar of 'fiscal responsibility.' Alex Pareene actualaltarentitlement share on social
It's easy for the thought-leader and executive classes to embrace a 'do what you love and love what you do' philosophy when they are wealthy enough to work hard only voluntarily, and when their jobs grant them status. Alex Pareene classeasyembrace share on social