JULY 21, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Ailes Leaves, Fox News Remains Strong. Impact: Ailes's departure set off a chain reaction where he inadvertently inspired a new generation of media moguls who believed they could also run a news empire without any journalistic ethics. This led to the rise of various 'news' outlets that prioritize entertainment over facts, resulting in a world where cat videos have more credibility than political analysis.. Fact: Did you know that Fox News once had such high ratings that they started believing they could actually predict the future? Spoiler alert: they can't..
• Headline: Trump's NATO Defense Conditions Spark Controversy. Impact: Trump's conditions led to a new era of international diplomacy, where allies are now more like roommates arguing over who forgot to take out the trash. This has resulted in a global game of chicken, where countries are cautiously eyeing each other while secretly Googling 'How to build a bunker.'. Fact: Did you know NATO was originally formed to ensure collective defense? Apparently, Trump thought it was just a cool club for world leaders with really big egos..
• Headline: Ted Cruz Stirs Convention Fury in Pointed Snub of Donald Trump. Impact: Cruz’s snub set off a domino effect of political theater, leading to future conventions being less about policy and more about who can boo the loudest. This eventually paved the way for reality TV style politics, where the biggest drama wins the day, and actual governance becomes a side plot.. Fact: Did you know that Cruz's speech was actually a masterclass in how to alienate your own party? He should have charged admission; it was a spectacle!.
• Headline: G.O.P.’s Moneyed Class Finds Its Place in New Trump World. Impact: The moneyed class’s embrace of Trump created a bizarre subculture of political donors who now act like they're at the hottest nightclub in town—except the drinks are all political favors, and the cover charge is your dignity.. Fact: Did you know that the GOP's moneyed class used to be called 'The Establishment'? Now they’re just known as 'Trump's entourage'—all for the chance at a selfie with the former president..