For the McCain campaign to put out a memo to reporters claiming that Obama has adopted McCain's policy only shows that his advisors believe that a sizable percentage of the political press is made up of incorrigible morons. And it's hard to disagree with the judgment. Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins
My only question: why isn't this story on Page One of the NY Times? I do disagree with Marshall on one point. Other journalists aren't necessarily stupid (however, some clearly are)-- they may just be doing what they are paid to do-- eg their boss's will. That said, I do get really sick of content-free discussions on tv-- even MSNBC which is the best of a sorry lot. Talking heads speculate endlessly about what will happen or what is somebody's motivation-- just one unsupported opinion after another, usually about something that is trivial anyhow, and containing no information. Go, Marshall!
