My take on how things have played out over the past decade:
1. A decade ago: Murray's reality is impolite and injurious to some people, so let's refrain from discussing it. We're all Americans here, wanting the best for all. Agree, everyone? Sure, of course.
2. The intervening ten years: Hey, ya'll, we got a new UNreality that is impolite and injurious to some people, so let's force-feed it to the nation. Media: Yes! Politicians: Yes!
3. Today: Hmmm, I guess it's time for some good old-fashioned reality, and as for hurt feelings, my give-a-damn meter is really low.
My take on how things have played out over the past decade:
1. A decade ago: Murray's reality is impolite and injurious to some people, so let's refrain from discussing it. We're all Americans here, wanting the best for all. Agree, everyone? Sure, of course.
2. The intervening ten years: Hey, ya'll, we got a new UNreality that is impolite and injurious to some people, so let's force-feed it to the nation. Media: Yes! Politicians: Yes!
3. Today: Hmmm, I guess it's time for some good old-fashioned reality, and as for hurt feelings, my give-a-damn meter is really low.