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Left wing writers/columnists/commentators have “off-the-record” lunch with Obama
Via Fishbowl DC : Politico reports that CNN’s David Gergen, WaPo’s Chris Cillizza, Newsweek’s Jon Meacham and Howard Fineman, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Cynthia Tucker, Politico’s Mike Allen, NPR/Fox’s Mara Liasson, TPM’s Josh Marshall and ...
The Log in David Brooks’s Eye
The Log in David Brooks’s Eye
mahablog.com — David Brooks tells us that Islam harbors evil : Most people select stories that lead toward cooperation... and goodness. But over the past few decades a malevolent narrative has emerged. That narrative has emerged on the fringes of the Muslim world. It is a narrative that sees human history as ... (more) The Log in David Brooks’s Eye
Embracing One’s Meandering Cat
liberalvaluesblog.com — I initially wasn’t going to bother responding to David Brooks ‘ column today–until I read Pete Abel’... s response. Brooks, perhaps thinking being a New York Times columnist gives him the authority, presumes to understand the thoughts of all independents. In the end he ... (more) Embracing One’s Meandering Cat
Butterflies, Memes, and Narratives
themoderatevoice.com — David Brooks had me going there, with the first several paragraphs in his column today. He had... me thinking a new David Brooks had suddenly emerged, as a butterfly from its chrysalis, with powers of insight and perception the old David Brooks could only dream of having. Alas, it is the same ... (more) Butterflies, Memes, and Narratives
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Told ya so
Sense of EventsSister Toldja on the topic of President Obama's habit of private meetings with select reporters: This is becoming a regular occurrence, isn’t it? What’s happening with this WH? Are they so concerned now about MSM journalists like Jake Tapper asking them tough questions that they’ve taken to meeting “off-the-record” with liberal talking heads (and David Brooks – I know, same thing) in an effort to get “the real truth” out? Answer: Most likely. Hell, that’s why they’re pretty much boycotting Fox News at this point, and demanding that other liberals follow suit or ...

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