One of the things I always marvel at is the lack of knowledge about current events that many journalists have, and how often reporters often don’t read about the things they are talking about. Case in point: The Washington Post’s Express Night Out’s summary of my May 13 post, “Stop Using the Nazi Card.”
In my [...]
Illiterate? Become a Reporter!
May 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Stop Using the Nazi Card
May 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Few things irritate me as much as when self-righteous commentators condemn their opponents by comparing them to Nazis, which actually is a type of Nazi tactic itself. Nazis and other tyrants use generalizations and flimsy comparisons to denigrate their enemies.
Their tactic is simple, yet effective: First, pick the most disgusting form of life you can [...]
The People’s History Channel
December 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Exhausted after a full day of kayak fishing in the waters off Green Island in the Lower Laguna Madre, I plopped down on the floor and crossed my legs under the coffee table in front of the TV. I stared at the laptop for a moment, then opened it and pressed the “On” button. Roused [...]
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