1. Global warming pollution, indeed, all pollution, is now described by economists as an "externality." This absurd label means, in essence: we don't need to keep track of this stuff so let's pretend it doesn't exist. And sure enough, when it's not recognized in the marketplace, it does make it much easier for government, business, and all the rest of us to pretend that it doesn't exist. But what we're pretending doesn't exist is the stuff that is destroying the habitability of the planet.
2. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Thought I am deeply honored tonight to accept the planet's highest award, there is still a long road ahead and much work to be done. I wish to thank my supporters and urge them on to fight the good fight against climate change. And I have one last thing I have to say to the Nobel committee- please: no recounts.
3. Television's quasi-hypnotic effect is one reason that the political economy supported by the television industry is as different from the vibrant politics of America's first century as those politics were different from the feudalism that thrived on the ignorance of the masses of people in the Dark Ages. Our systematic exposure to fear and other arousal stimuli on television can be exploited by the clever public relations specialist, advertiser, or politician.
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