The End Doors
Reagan's Politics of Passion
Share Rest assured that the radical reworking of history that America witnessed in the hours after Ronald Reagan died Saturday at age 93 will be temporary. While the over-the-top media coverage and official commentary regarding the fortieth President's passing has made him out to be such a noble figure that otherwise rational people have been heard to suggest that Reagan was the greatest President of the twentieth century, it will not take long for a balancing to begin. Then, conservatives and liberals will be free to consider ths ideologically-driven--and misguided--President's record with eyes wide open. For now, however, realism is in short supply--much to the detriment of not just of the historical record but of Reagan's memory. The problem with all this hero worship is that the spin underestimates and mischaracterizes Reagan. That he was remarkable does not mean that he was right. Yet, there is something that liberals can--and should--learn from Reagan.
Reagan and the Media: A Love Story
Share What is it about Republicans and their distrust of the mainstream media? As most news outlets are portraying the dead Ronald Reagan as an iconic and heroic figure, the Pew Research Center has released a survey that shows GOPers trust the major media organizations much less than Democrats. Only 15 to 17 percent of Republicans believe the network news shows are credible. Even Fox News Channel is trusted by only 29 percent of Republicans; CNN is trusted by 26 percent of this band. But doesn't the current Reaganmania in the media undercut the old conservative bromide that the media is a dishonest bastion filled to the brim with liberals seeking to undermine Republicans? Much of the media coverage accepted and promoted--as fact--the right's favorite mantras about Reagan: he won the Cold War, he renewed patriotism, he was a lover of freedom and democracy. Strong. After you read this article, check out David Corn's NEW WEBLOG on the Bushlies.com site. Conan: Hmm.
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