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The Washington Post: Wendy Kaminer: ‘The Progressive Ideas Behind The Lack of Free Speech on Campus;

“Is an academic discussion of free speech potentially traumatic? A recent panel for Smith College alumnae aimed at “challenging the ideological echo chamber” elicited this ominous “trigger/content warning” when a transcript appeared in the campus newspaper: “Racism/racial slurs, ableist slurs, … Continue reading

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David Hoffman: ‘What The 1960s Did To America’

Source:David Hoffman– I believe these are members of Students For a Democratic Society. But don’t quote me on this. “David Hoffman: What The 1960s Did To America” From David Hoffman The 1960s was truly a revolution for American culture and politics. … Continue reading

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Charlie Rose: George Clooney (2005) Goodnight & Good Luck

Source:Charlie Rose– actor/filmmaker George Clooney on Charlie Rose, in 2005. “George Clooney talks to Charlie Rose about his new film, “Good Night, and Good Luck”, which he co-wrote and directed, also starring David Strathairn, Patricia Clarkson, Robert Downey, Jr. Then … Continue reading

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David Hoffman: ‘Hippies Remember The Glory Days’

Source:David Hoffman– A 1960s Hippie. (I’m presuming) “To support my efforts to create more clips please donate to me at http://www.patreon.com/allinaday. I am very proud of the TV series I made for PBS called Making Sense of the Sixties. I … Continue reading

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The Diplomat: Francis P. Sempa: The Geopolitics of The Vietnam War

“On April 30, 1975, as North Vietnamese troops captured Saigon, helicopters rescued the last remaining Americans from the roof of their embassy in South Vietnam – an unforgettable manifestation of the ignominious U.S. defeat in the war in Southeast Asia … Continue reading

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C-SPAN: George Clooney: ‘On The Life & Career of Edward R Murrow: Goodnight & Good Luck (2005)

Source:C-SPAN– actor David Stathairn talking about the movie he starred in. “George Clooney on the Life and Career of Edward R Murrow Good Night and Good Luck Film 2005)” From Wenzel Videous “George Clooney on the life and career of Edward … Continue reading

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Lionsgate: Goodnight and Good Luck (2005) Edward R. Murrow vs. U.S. Senator Joe McCarthy

Source:Lionsgate If I had to rate Goodnight and Good Luck on a scale of 1-10 with ten being the highest, I would give it a 9-9.5. And I saw the movie again a couple of nights ago in preparation for … Continue reading

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Vox: Amanda Taub: ‘The Truth About Political Correctness is That it Doesn’t Exist’

“Political correctness, in Chait’s view, is a “system of left-wing ideological repression” that threatens the “bedrock liberal ideal” of a “free political marketplace where we can reason together as individuals.” He writes, “While politically less threatening than conservatism (the far … Continue reading

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New York Magazine: Jonathan Chait: Not a Very P.C. Thing to Say

Source:New York Magazine If you are familiar with my pieces about Bill Maher and how the Far-Left attacked him over his comments on Islam back in September and October, you know I view political correctness as not just illiberal, or … Continue reading

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Lyle Denniston: ‘Is The First Amendment on The Side of a Pro Football Team’s Name?’

Source:Washington Redskins– HTTR! “I believe strongly in the rights of all Americans to celebrate and maintain their unique cultural heritage. Going forward, we will strive to maintain the ability of the United States Patent and Trademark Office to make its … Continue reading

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