Quote by Gore Vidal

The last best hope of earth, two trillion dollars in debt, is spinning out of control, and all we can do is stare at a flickering cathode-ray tube as Ollie answers questions on TV while the press, resolutely irrelevant as ever, asks politicians if they have committed adultery. From V-J Day 1945 to this has been, my fellow countrymen, a perfect nightmare.

The last best hope of earth, two trillion dollars in debt, i

Summary

This quote reflects a sense of despair and frustration regarding the current state of affairs in the world. It suggests that the hope and potential of humanity are being squandered, with a focus on trivial matters like celebrity scandals instead of addressing more pressing issues such as the national debt and the uncontrollable nature of society. The reference to Ollie answering questions on TV highlights the superficiality of media distractions that prevent people from confronting real problems. Overall, the quote implies a disillusionment and disappointment in the current state of society.

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