Is this the end of hypercapitalism?

Cable news commentators led up to the event -- what could well be a hinge moment in modern history -- like children on a Halloween sugar bender.

Cookies have long served as economic icons.

And it showed.

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It's just sad that it's come to this, but I can't say I'm surprised.

I don't want any of those things. I find it absolutely fatuous.

The greenest thing you can do in your kitchen is not tear it up and put in a new one.

You often learn who you are by realizing who you are not.