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Big time evidence of dumbellism in billionaires!

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Naomi

When I saw the headline of this opinion piece by Anand Giridharadas in today’s Times I squealed in glee. It’s an opinion I’ve quietly been propounding and building on for a while now. The Basics: don’t worship billionaires as if … Continue reading →

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Now the NYT has done something REALLY unforgiveable

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Naomi

Media critics have been spearing the Times for what they perceive as milktoast political reportage leaning toward…well, I started to type “right wing” but that won’t do, will it? There’s no “right wing” nowadays. So let’s say the criticism is … Continue reading →

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I’m feeling rather clever today

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Naomi

I wouldn’t brag on me, though, unless it can be of use to you. So… This is about the Yuck Factor. The term was originated, I believe, in ad agency copywriters’ rooms, because dealing with the Yuck Factor is a … Continue reading →

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