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...like blackbirds on a telephone wire. One flies off, they all fly off. One flies back, they all fly back." That view of journalism, however unfair, is widely held even among journalists. It has become commonplace self-criticism that news organizations tend to converge on a social trend, stir up alarm, then lose interest in unison and move on to some other concern. Last week a debate heated up about whether the media have collectively hyped the nation's drug problem, especially the threat posed by crack, a potent form of cocaine. At the forefront was an unlikely critic...
ROBERTSON'S POPULISM is rooted in his extremism, but that doesn't mean some progressive candidate for President can't capitalize on the support of the very same people. The only problem is that liberal politicians have forgotten how to stir up this popular support...
...other notable Harvard graduated from Harvard, only he was no relation to the original Harvard. Nonetheless, John T. Harvard '69's enrollment caused quite a stir, mostly in the Admissions Office, which conducted a thorough check of his name...
Your Score: You receive 1 point for every A, 5 points for every B, 10 points for every C. Multiply the total by Princess Fergie's waistline, divided by Princess Margaret's weight, and subtract Queen Elizabeth's hat size. Stir fry over low heat, and serve chilled with white wine...
...radio talks, Coelho spoke of a "populist revolt brewing" in the heartland. He added, "Nobody in the Administration pays attention as they fly over central America on their way from one coast to the other." That line hardly seems likely to go over in coastal states, but it could stir angry echoes inland...