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P. J. O'Rourke

1947 - 2022

P. J. O'Rourke was an American political satirist, journalist, and author, best known for his humorous critiques of politics and culture. Born on November 14, 1947, he gained prominence as a writer for National Lampoon and later contributed to publications like The Weekly Standard and The Atlantic. O'Rourke authored several books, including "Parliament of Whores," which documented his comedic take on American government and society. He passed away on February 15, 2022.

  1. Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys.

    P. J. O'Rourke
    #government#responsibility#caution

  2. There is no virtue in compulsory government charity, and there is no virtue in advocating it. A politician who portrays himself as 'caring' and 'sensitive' because he wants to expand the government's charitable programs is merely saying that he's willing to try to do good with other people's money.

    P. J. O'Rourke
    #charity#politics#virtue

  3. You can't get rid of poverty by giving people money.

    P. J. O'Rourke
    #poverty#economy#solutions

  4. Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it. P. J.

    P. J. O'Rourke
    #reading#legacy#appearance