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James Fallows Gets Shrill and Unbalanced on the Media

Posted on July 01, 2008

James Fallows calls out David Mark of the Politico as exhibiting classic and depressing Beltway 'could be perceived as problematic' style.... Please. If someone thinks certain views are outrageous, then say so. Not that they could be misperceived that way if not fully explained, et cetera. I don't see why America needs journalists like David Mark, or organizations like the Politico. I really do not: Jim Webb as Confederate : I am underwhelmed by the latest revelation about him: that he has expressed sympathy and respect for Confederate soldiers, including many of his forbears.... First, t...

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