Interesting. My wife and I used to appreciate your calm demeanor and conservative viewpoint when you appeared on PBS. Since going on your own, you seem to have come out more strongly as pro-Trump, pro-MAGA, come what may. I wonder what you think of David Brooks, who seems often to be closer to Capehart and the "mainstream media" of which he is a part. You are, of course, correct that the mainstream media leans liberal, for the reasons you give. The leftward shift in PBS is particularly noticeable. As alternatives, you mention Fox and the late Rush Limbaugh. It strikes me that they come/came across as just as extreme (or more so) in the other direction. There is still a need for the more reasoned approach you used to provide.
Thanks for the note, Cameron. If I seem more “pro-Trump” etc. than previously it’s because since Trump’s re-election the media has just dropped all pretense of balance, and the attacks on Trump, MAGA, etc. have become outrageous, along with the ridiculous warfare in the courts. Like his actions or not, he has the right as the head of the executive branch to do most of what he’s doing. I still consider Trump his own worst enemy and he too often gets in his own way. I think the MAGA and America First agenda are the future of the party, but it will be interesting to see someday how much more successful it will be when someone else (Vance, Rubio, DeSantis?) is at the helm. But I can’t help but admire Trump’s comeback, and he is definitely more focused this time around. He remade the GOP in his image in a way that few accomplish with either party. As I’ve said, he’s a revolutionary, not just a reformer. As for David Brooks, he long ago said he is not a conservative. I’m not sure how he defines himself. But when I filled in for him I felt there was more of a point-counterpoint discussion with Jonathan than there is with Jonathan and David. Thanks again Cameron. I appreciate your comment and readership.
Thank you for a prompt response. Certainly, there was more of a point-counterpoint with Capehart when you were substituting for Brooks. He is sounding more like Capehart all the time. But I'm a tad surprised he claims not to be a conservative. I'd have though he'd think of himself as a traditional, anti-Trump conservative, on issues like deficit spending etc. Do you ever speak to him or other erstwhile colleagues? Do they read what you write, or have you become entirely isolated from mainstream media, thus speaking only to those who (mostly) agree with you?
Interesting. My wife and I used to appreciate your calm demeanor and conservative viewpoint when you appeared on PBS. Since going on your own, you seem to have come out more strongly as pro-Trump, pro-MAGA, come what may. I wonder what you think of David Brooks, who seems often to be closer to Capehart and the "mainstream media" of which he is a part. You are, of course, correct that the mainstream media leans liberal, for the reasons you give. The leftward shift in PBS is particularly noticeable. As alternatives, you mention Fox and the late Rush Limbaugh. It strikes me that they come/came across as just as extreme (or more so) in the other direction. There is still a need for the more reasoned approach you used to provide.
Thanks for the note, Cameron. If I seem more “pro-Trump” etc. than previously it’s because since Trump’s re-election the media has just dropped all pretense of balance, and the attacks on Trump, MAGA, etc. have become outrageous, along with the ridiculous warfare in the courts. Like his actions or not, he has the right as the head of the executive branch to do most of what he’s doing. I still consider Trump his own worst enemy and he too often gets in his own way. I think the MAGA and America First agenda are the future of the party, but it will be interesting to see someday how much more successful it will be when someone else (Vance, Rubio, DeSantis?) is at the helm. But I can’t help but admire Trump’s comeback, and he is definitely more focused this time around. He remade the GOP in his image in a way that few accomplish with either party. As I’ve said, he’s a revolutionary, not just a reformer. As for David Brooks, he long ago said he is not a conservative. I’m not sure how he defines himself. But when I filled in for him I felt there was more of a point-counterpoint discussion with Jonathan than there is with Jonathan and David. Thanks again Cameron. I appreciate your comment and readership.
Thank you for a prompt response. Certainly, there was more of a point-counterpoint with Capehart when you were substituting for Brooks. He is sounding more like Capehart all the time. But I'm a tad surprised he claims not to be a conservative. I'd have though he'd think of himself as a traditional, anti-Trump conservative, on issues like deficit spending etc. Do you ever speak to him or other erstwhile colleagues? Do they read what you write, or have you become entirely isolated from mainstream media, thus speaking only to those who (mostly) agree with you?