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sander commented on the blog post NYT Public Editor Calls Out Paper for “Political and Cultural Progressivism”
I also posted this to C&L.
I have never, anywhere, seen a discussion as to why the “media” (journalists, anchors, etc.) were labeled/seen as “liberals” and/or “progressives”, or why many of them in the past have self described as liberals, and I think an important point needs to be made. The nature of the job required almost constant exposure to the troubles the general public in any place in the world were subjected to. Those troubles, from lead paint to tainted food, to PCBs, to human rights abuses and yes, war, were almost always the result of what might now be termed “conservative” movements. Deregulation, the “unfettered” markets, growth at any expense (as long as the public was bearing the cost), etc.. Journalists saw more of what was going on, and the why of it, than most other professions. And built their beliefs accordingly. Exposure to the real world builds progressives.
In the past, conservatism and progressivism were not mutually exclusive. Now they seem to be. I long for my father and grandfather’s conservatism. Not happening anytime soon. -
sander commented on the blog post FDL Book Salon Welcomes Jonathan Caulkins, Mark Kleiman, and Angela Hawken, Marijuana Legalization: What Everyone Needs To Know
Sorry for repeating Stone. I had not gotten that far down in the replies.
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sander commented on the blog post FDL Book Salon Welcomes Jonathan Caulkins, Mark Kleiman, and Angela Hawken, Marijuana Legalization: What Everyone Needs To Know
Under the criteria listed in your first paragraph tobacco and alcohol would seem be a perfect fit, though I suppose there could be found some medicinal purpose for alcohol. The difference is that there is no powerful business lobby behind marijuana. As to Sativex, the complaints I’ve heard from medicinal users is they cannot self regulate dosage.
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sander commented on the blog post FDL Book Salon Welcomes Jonathan Caulkins, Mark Kleiman, and Angela Hawken, Marijuana Legalization: What Everyone Needs To Know
Hi. I’m a little late to the party. What would you say is the main reason that marijuana was classified, and remains classified as a schedule one drug. I don’t believe that impairment, possible addiction, or harm to society (though claimed) has much to do with it. I haven’t read through all the comments yet, and so apologize if this has already been covered.
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sander commented on the blog post Late Late Night FDL: The Swan
I had to go there. Peace.
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sander commented on the blog post Late Late Night FDL: The Swan
“You didn’t build that!”…..
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sander commented on the blog post Late Late Night FDL: The Swan
Charlotte Moorman brought attitude to the cello. Everyone after her is standing on her shoulders.
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sander commented on the blog post Late Late Night FDL: The Swan
I love it. To me, however, listening to cello will always be colored by the “topless cellist”, Charlotte Moorman. Great and courageous for those times.
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sander commented on the blog post 11 for ’11: 10 Big Things to Watch in 2011 (and 1 You’ll Be Compelled to Watch Like a Car Wreck)
I’m waiting to see which crazies come out of the woodwork approaching the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
