Scott,
I'm quite sure I've read a similar comment about ancient Athens in Thucydides.
Joel (nothing new under the sun) W.
On 3/8/07, ScottGee1 <scottgee1@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> This satire aside . . .
>
> In the U.S. intelligent discourse is, sadly, drowned out by a coterie
> of people who have realized that outrageous behavior sells. They
> stake out extreme positions and scream at each other. This apparently
> entertains enough people to generate a living for all involved.
>
> In the meantime, opinions based on facts and sober consideration are
> relegated to alternative media outlets and regarded as ponderous and
> boring.
>
> Cynically yours,
>
> ScottGee1
>
> On 3/8/07, Walt Wayman <hiwayman@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> > This had me rolling in the floor. It might offend some, so be prepared.
> >
> > http://iowahawk.typepad.com/iowahawk/2007/03/lets_tone_it_do.html
> >
> > And, AFAIK, despite their philosophical and political differences, they
> > seem to be friends. She's been a panel member on his show two or three
> > times.
> >
> > Walt, losing my resistance against doing stupid stuff
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