The Gas Pains of War

So I was in the midst of my nightly YouTube trolling session when I stumbled upon a brilliant, but of course sad, segment from The Daily Show, wherein our host Jon Stewart reveals the disgusting level of jadedness and filthy materialism that passes for culture and news these days. The piece, seen here, gives a glimpse of CNN’s embarrassing coverage of the unfolding crisis in the Middle East (how much bombing and carnage qualifies as the Brink of War?). Apalling, yes. Then, we are treated to a snapshot of Faux News’ coverage. Their insightful take? Americans will feel the pain of this crisis – where? In our hearts? No. In our minds? Uh uh. Here’s a clue: it has to do with money. That’s right, we will feel the pain – accorging to Faux – at the pump. Presumably that extra 20 cents per gallon inflames our national acid reflux disorder.