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    “We’re stuck being described as ‘exploding infants.’” Watch PJ O’Rourke on Baby Boomers.

    Jonny Diamond
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    February 18, 2022, 11:15am

    America lost one of its great political writers and satirists this week as P.J. O’Rourke died too young at the age of 74. For a good example of his humor, insight, and refusal to take himself—or anyone—too seriously* watch the video below, from the 2015 House of Speakeasy gala.

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    *Essential to the work of any good satirist.

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