Reply #59: To cite just one instance...

[ljm2002]

...TalkingPointsMemo broke, and kept pursuing the story about the politically-motivated firings of U.S. Attorneys.

Also, the blogs kept telling the truth about so-called reporters like Judith Miller.

I am as frustrated and as cynical as most, but it is very important that people keep digging for the truth and keep putting it out there.

Also, I'm sick to death of people in my generation congratulating ourselves for all we accomplished. We did finally get out in the streets, true -- but then it was actually reported in the media. Now, not so much. And we did not manage to stem the bloodshed, did we? We did not manage to win against the backlash, did we? Reagan got in and won a second term, didn't he? And all of the holdovers from his and Nixon's and Bush I's regimes are back in positions of power?

All of us of whatever generation are up against a stronger, more well-oiled machine than ever. Not the time to take potshots at those who are trying.

Just my take, not trying to attack you.