Logic, politics, and media bias in modern discourse
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist Gene Lyons weighs the rise of vitriol in U.S. politics, critiques logical fallacies in online debates, and mocks claims about media funding and political allegiances. He cites Paul Krugman and radio figures, urges civility, and notes how readers spur straw man and ad hominem attacks. Lyons signs off with contact information.
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Today in history and notable facts for June 15
On the 186th day of 2011 and the 15th day of summer, history notes the formation of the U S Secret Service in 1865 and Dolly the sheep born in 1996. It lists birth days for P T Barnum and Cecil Rhodes, a 1975 Wimbledon win by Arthur Ashe, and voting data from the 1972 US election. It cites a Henry Cabot Lodge Jr quote and notes a 10 year Secret Service protection rule by birth year.
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Bachmann avoids feminist label in Wallace exchange
National Review Online editor Lopez notes Michele Bachmann resists the feminist tag despite media scrutiny. Wallace apologized after questions on Fox News Sunday, while Bachmann defends being an empowered American and denies embracing feminism or a Mister Sister label.
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