But I Wanted the Catfish!

Rabble Without a Cause

[19 February 2007]

by Bill Reagan

No industry in America so readily -- even eagerly -- treats conjecture with the same value as fact as political commentary.

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Well articulated, Bill. This reminds me of a true story told to me by a friend back in Maine… she said that she witnessed a local politician who was attending a buffet-style reception with the Governor follow him in the buffet line and take exactly the same food choices that he did! Coincidence? I think not! He wanted to walk the party line right down to the peas and carrots. I guess food choices ARE politically important… who wudda thunk?!

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