http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005 by the authors Tue, 14 Sep 2004 15:53:33 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/09/14/104838.php#comment-85038 I've never liked oxymorons like "principled Republicans," either, and think Oliphant is insufferable, too. 85038@blogcritics.org Tue, 14 Sep 2004 15:53:33 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/09/14/104838.php#comment-85011 I didn't say that I didn't like your comment, Harry. I didn't understand it, and asked for some clarification, which you have provided by stating your personal dislike for Oliphant. I thank you for the clarification. 85011@blogcritics.org Tue, 14 Sep 2004 12:02:37 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/09/14/104838.php#comment-85007 Angel, Sorry you didn't like my comment. I do find Oliphant insufferable. At the same time I have developed an appreciation for other Globe columnists who are clearly loyal Dems, such as Joan Vennochi. But I find Oliphant to be ever pompous -- like Cardinal Law with ink stains. Oliphant led the media chorus of disdain for stories like Kerry's Cambodian Christmas. The public will judge for itself which stories were important on November 2. I fear Ollie thinks his readers are sheep in need of a shepherd, rather than partners in citizenship. Yours as A Principled Republican, h Harry Forbes 85007@blogcritics.org Tue, 14 Sep 2004 11:46:08 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/09/14/104838.php#comment-85001 Harry, I have to wonder what about Oliphant's piece bothers you so. Insufferable egotism? Can you be more specific? He's calling for the candidates and the media to give the American public what they deserve this election year, an honest debate on the issues facing the nation. I think it's high time that both candidates put their plans on the table, and I think it's high time that the media does their job, which is to ask the tough questions. The voters deserve that much before they go to the polls in November. Oliphant reminds me of the playground twerp, too. As is often the case, the twerp went on to become smart and successful. The bullies are probably serving time somewhere. 85001@blogcritics.org Tue, 14 Sep 2004 11:33:09 EDT