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The Fabric Begins To Rip
Wags might note the country’s first collective glimpse of consequences from its 2010 elections were Wisconsin Democrats fleeing and hiding from Movement activists wearing the Republican brand. But it’s past as prologue. If Wisconsin seems somehow ‘new’ that’s another symptom of decaying American collective short term memory. Karl Rove years ago recognized that a minority [...]
American Journalism’s Blind Spot – Egypt As Case Study
American journalism’s coverage of Egyptian events is flawed in many ways. Two salient mistakes are: (a) the simplistic and incorrect assumption that Facebook and Twitter are proximate causes to the uprising; and more seriously, (b) ongoing and inappropriate focus on Mubarak individually. Everyday it’s the same — the dictator is the regime/government/ruling elite. For flavor, [...]
Throwing In The Towel
Steele cries ‘Uncle’. Still more drama to come from what we hear. Apparently his expenses and contracting are in his vernacular, ‘off the hook.’ PDFs are circulating around town. We suspect the dynamic is assuming its own internal logic and momentum leading to a car wreck. We hope there is a protracted, messy food fight. [...]
Listening To Admiral Mullen Tonight It’s Worse Than Thought
Admiral Mullen is a supple intellect and adroit interpersonal politician in marked contrast to his two hapless, unlamented predecessors. He effortlessly maintains zero daylight between him and the Commander in Chief while still sending oblique messaging. We saw more nuance in him being up close than guessed before reluctantly accepting tonight’s invitation. The Whisper Of [...]
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