P. J. O’Rourke – Page 2 – American Consequences

November 2018

Demented Politics, Lunatic Markets

Burying our head in the sand won’t make the midterm results go away Letter from the Editor: Editor in Chief P.J. O’Rourke “If we weren’t all crazy, we would go insane.” – Jimmy Buffett The theme of this issue is disaster. In...

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October 2018

One Nation Divided As Hell

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October 2018

What Do Progressives Really Want?

By P.J. O’Rourke It seems clear from the headlines that America’s political “Progressives” are making gains… A Wave of Progressive Candidates Could Reshape the Democratic Party The Atlantic, August 9, 2018 Inside the Progressive Movement...

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October 2018

Why Kids R Commies

Letter from the Editor: Editor in Chief P.J. O’Rourke Today, America’s young people are stumbling to the left. The pundits say so… “Why Millennials Are Drawn to Socialism” Chicago Tribune May 19, 2018 “This Is Why Millennials Favor Socialism”...

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September 2018

A pain in the…

I looked death in the face. All right, I didn't. I glimpsed him from behind.

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September 2018

Feeling Questionable?

P.J. Makes a House Call to Answer Your Health Care Queries

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September 2018

PJ’s Top 10 Health and Fitness Tips

By P.J. O’Rourke 1. Drink six 12-ounce glasses of water a day Beer is 90% water. Wine is 80% water. Scotch is 60% water. Thus 7 beers, 14 glasses of wine, or 13 highballs should do it. 2. Cut down on salt Stick to beer, whiskey, and wine. Knock it...

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August 2018

PJ’s Top 15 Tips for Saving Energy and Protecting the Environment

By P.J. O’Rourke 1. Unplug all your “smart” appliances. They may be smart enough to turn themselves back on when you’re not there… The clothes washer giving itself a relaxing soak in the tub, the dryer going for a spin-cycle...

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August 2018

What Does Energy Cost

“What does energy cost?” It’s a simple question that should have a simple answer. Energy is as much a necessity as food, shelter, and clothing. A click on the keyboard tells me what those necessities cost. Whole Foods boneless ribeye $11.99/lb. Four...

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August 2018

Living in an Artificial World

To hell with nature. Living in an artificial world is the best thing ever. We need “unnatural,” artificial human interference with the environment.

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