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The Facts of Life: Democratic politics as seen by one reporter
Back in January, I published a story about cynical journalism in the New York Times, specifically naming Times reporter Jonathan Martin. In it, I wrote: Jonathan Martin’s piece is a stellar example of journalistic embroidery the sole purpose of which … Continue reading
Posted in political campaigns, Politics, The Facts of Life, Trumpism
Tagged Jonathan Martin, Maureen Dowd, New York Times, Trump news coverage
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Julian Castro
Amy Chozick will have to do a lot more before I forgive her for her chip-on-the-shoulder Dowd-y coverage of Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign in the Times. How often did I want to smack her? Gee, pretty much every day she … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, The Facts of Life
Tagged Amy Chozick, Catholic University, Hillary Clinton, Julian Castro, Maureen Dowd, the New York Times, Tim Kaine, University of Texas
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Politics and charismeh
No, that’s not a typo. I voted in our primary, of course, and a few thoughts emerged. First, I voted in the afternoon and was disappointed there was no cupcake sale by the school kids stationed in the hallway. Sigh. … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, The Facts of Life, The god problem, voting rights
Tagged afflatus, charisma, equal rights, How I Learned the Facts of Life, how to read newspapers, human rights, I just voted, inspiration, Maureen Dowd, New York State politics, newspaper snark, political ideals, politicians, worship
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