Issues, shmissues

Never mind the complaints about how the media are not focusing on the issues. Historically, they never have.

Why can't we have a "civilized" discussion of the issues? Part of it is because the voters are smarter than that. They know that politicians will say pretty much anything to get elected, and they also know that no one can foresee the issues a president will have to confront. So, they focus on what some critics might call "small issues" but others might define as the key issue of "character," since in the end, that's what really counts. Full Story »

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by TJ Murphy - May. 24, 2008

This is good journalism that adds historical perspective to an issue often discussed today.

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The story is nicely drafted as is. Less is more in this case.

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