In our political system, money is power. And that means a few can have a lot more power than the rest.
AL FRANKENIn our political system, money is power. And that means a few can have a lot more power than the rest.
AL FRANKENI think there are all kinds of different hells. It’s not a place you go to after you die.
AL FRANKENSome of George W. Bush’s friends say that Bush believes God called him to be president during these times of trial.
AL FRANKENThe news movement conservatives that are just laying out, slathering out the disinformation and the lies, as I discuss in my book, ‘Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right.’
AL FRANKENI’m crushed by the responsibility of writing a satirical book.
AL FRANKENHe [Newt Gingrich] is the most unpopular politician in America. His favorable rating is only four points higher than the Unabomber.
AL FRANKENBut in the right-wing media, they do have a right-wing bias. And they also have an agenda. So their agenda is: we’re an adjunct of the Republican Party, and we’re going push that agenda every day, and, as you say, brand these stories that help further the right-wing cause.
AL FRANKENWhen you live in New York, one of two things happen – you either become a New Yorker, or you feel more like the place you came from.
AL FRANKENMost of us here in the media are what I call infotainers…
AL FRANKENDemagoguery sells. And therefore, radio stations will put it on. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t do something else and also make it sell.
AL FRANKENI feel a deep obligation to the men and women who have risked life and limb on our behalf.
AL FRANKENI’m a bit of a shill for the Clinton Administration, which has its perks. I’m invited to all the inaugural balls.
AL FRANKENBut I think it’s a good thing. Some people thought that it was an odd career arc, but to me it made absolute sense.
AL FRANKENI’ve been a producer and led people. Also, being a comedian, you’re under pressure.
AL FRANKENI think the government has a role in protecting the fundamental rights of its citizens.
AL FRANKENI can assure you, this is not about spying on the American people.
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