The cable companies have figured out the great truth of America: If you want to do something evil, put it inside something boring. Apple could put th… - John Oliver

Thanks very much for taking this magical moment and reminding me that joy is ephemeral, pain is forever.

The thing is, if you want to prevent crime and death, that’s a great idea, and there are absolutely ways to do that. But when you draw a circle around a few members of a particular group—especially one identifiable by race or nationality—then generalize about what this means about all of them, no matter what you say, you’re not having a reasoned debate about crime or safety. You’re being racist.

Drug companies are a bit like high school boyfriends; they're much more concerned with getting inside you than being effective once they're in there.