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Category Archives: Media
on Enforcing Political Correctness
The Donald Trump presidency seems to have exposed some weakness in the Progressive social movement that has led to some of its more extreme reactions. I’m afraid those reactions might get worse this election cycle, and at the end of … Continue reading
on ineffective criticism of DJT
I recall a tweet not long ago (a brief scan did not turn it up) where someone wrote, “And people wonder why President Trump’s supporters don’t take legitimate criticism seriously.” I really wish I could find it so I could … Continue reading
on metaphors about evil
In the exchange below with Bethany Mandel, Harwood is right, obviously, based on literal use of language, but it’s the old problem of taking the President’s words literally instead of seriously. Unfortunately for Mr. Harwood and his ideological allies in … Continue reading
on news, social media, and over-reactions
When I lived in San Bernardino, I got a first hand view of how news is reported, after a fire in our neighborhood. What I had seen and experienced basically resembled the reported account, but with some meaningful distinctions. It … Continue reading
Internet outrage
Early this morning as I was beginning to wake up, for some reason it occurred to me that I had given a lot of time the evening before, time that would have been better spent on just about anything else, … Continue reading
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Tagged blogs, Facebook, internet, outrage, polarization, Twitter
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on the press in the age of Trump
It’s been difficult to sort out what’s happening in the United States in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s election as President. One of the main consequences has been a pretty dramatic reassessment of journalism as it’s been practiced. It will … Continue reading
on Facebook and newness
I’ve been reviewing my Facebook time-line as an exercise in self-reflection, looking back on things I’ve found interesting or important or entertaining enough to post over the years. I’m feeling very ambivalent about Facebook these days; I think my departure … Continue reading
a second look at “Big Bang Theory”
(The TV show, not the scientific idea) And a rather deeper look, at that, in this column that explores some of the broad themes at play in the sitcom. Excessive syndication by TBS makes the show feel tired to me … Continue reading
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Tagged big bang theory, culture, philosophy, reason, revelation, science
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reporting news used to be the point
Too often now it seems to be merely advocacy, whether by emphasis or blackout, which, again, is why media outlets are finding their financial situations difficult. Few people are willing to pay for someone else’s agenda advocacy, particularly when they … Continue reading
Thoughts of a citizen 