I dislike the modern profession of journalism because it allows this pollution of the public discourse to continue, unchallenged.

Yup. And that statement applies in soooo many situations, not just the one described in the article.

But, Lame Man, that's the way things are, and it's silly to try to change the way things are, and you just get yourself upset when you read and listen to the lies.

Yup. Granted. Pardon me while I go and do some more reading.

(Via Atrios.)