NYTimes columnist and GOP establishment sage David Brooks on politicians:
They’re guaranteed to invade your personal space, touch you. I sat next
to a Republican senator once at dinner and he had his hand on my inner
thigh the whole time. I was like, ehh, get me out of here.
No wonder the GOP establishment doesn't fight for the average American, they're such doormats that they can't even defend their own personal space.
David, that's one of the wimpiest things I've ever heard a grown man say...
...and you want to be my political pundit?
I don't think so.
(via RS McCain, who has the video of Brooks confessing)
He's a dweeb. Punditry is in as sad a state as politics and media. Not the best of times for news or political junkies. :)
Posted by: Rob | July 12, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Since starting this blog I've gained a whole new appreciation for how tough it is to be a prolific and good writer. There are some good ones out there, but I tend to find them outside of the Beltway/East Coast media insiders now. The insider's reaction to Sarah Palin had a lot to do with that, I think. Not their valid criticisms, but their over the top sneering. I don't think people like Brooks and Peggy Noonan understand just how badly they have damaged their credibility in flyover land.
Posted by: Dave E. | July 12, 2009 at 12:56 PM
If you're in search of quality punditry, I recommend Michael Moran although he moves around a lot. Currently, he's at globalpost.com and is worth the read:
http://www.globalpost.com/search/node/Michael%20Moran
He's the only one I'd claim as mine. :)
Posted by: Rob | July 12, 2009 at 01:58 PM
I'll check him out, Rob. Thanks.
Posted by: Dave E. | July 12, 2009 at 02:25 PM