JUNE 25, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Buddhism and Social Change in China. Impact: If Fo Guang Shan hadn't stirred the pot in China, we might have ended up with a country where people are even more confused about morality than they already are. Imagine a ripple effect leading to an entire generation of people who think TikTok dances are the ultimate form of self-expression.. Fact: Did you know that Fo Guang Shan literally means 'Buddha's Light Mountain'? Because, clearly, that’s where enlightenment happens—right next to the nearest mall..
• Headline: Commando Raids Unveil ISIS Secrets. Impact: Those brave commandos gathering intel from ISIS led to a series of events that more or less turned the Middle East into a geopolitical game of chess where every piece is a pawn, and nobody knows how to play. Talk about long-term damage.. Fact: Did you know the phrase 'shadowy war' is just a euphemism for 'let’s not talk about the mess we made'? It's like calling a hurricane 'a brisk breeze.'.
• Headline: Senate Leaders Try to Appease Members as Support for Health Bill Slips. Impact: Senate leaders trying to appease members over health care is like watching a group of toddlers trying to share a cookie; it might get messy, but in the end, nobody really gets what they want, and the cookie crumbles.. Fact: Did you know that ‘cutting deals’ in the Senate is just code for ‘I promise to pretend I care about your opinion while I do whatever I was going to do anyway’? It's like a bad sitcom that never ends..