The Linden Row

The Linden Row

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16 years ago @ Political Grind - Cleavage vs. Climate · 0 replies · +1 points

We know what sells in a competitive media environment, and its not fact driven policy analysis. This is a sad reality, but nothing new. Pulse raising issues of unfair identity politics, implied extra-marital dalliances (McCain) are above the fold, page one material.

Global warning, Telecom Immunity, and details complicated foriegn policy initiatives just don't "pop," and require more than a superficial understanding of whatis a very complicated Election year.

Beyond the media myopia, the candidates themselves (McCain and Obama) have taken to safe and obsequios equivication on important issues.

Those hoping for a straight talker or Messiah are...