NOTHING, yet, COMPARES TO JONATHAN ALTER’S BEING THERE-TYPE REPORT, WITH HIS HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE AND FAIRNESS.
[As a veteran broadcast journalist (Emmy for CBS News Watergate Coverage, for example) and long-time candidate and presidential television advisor, I much regretted an urgent previous commitment that kept me away from observing (and covering for a very respected San Diego news site) the 2ND JUNE 6TH HEARING AND SUBSEQUENT BROADCAST COVERAGE. Trying to catch up intermittently--via NPR and even the next day’s "NY TIMES”--was almost do-able].
I think Trump is as bad as you do, but I am troubled by your use of the word "lie." Just because everyone told Trump he'd lost fair and square, how do you know he believed them? In order for a statement to be a lie, the speaker must know s/he is stating an untruth. I haven't seen any evidence that indicates that Trump knew there was no fraud-- only that he was told it.
Wonderful piece. But really, you didn't see Trump as a grifter whose presidency itself was a scam? The man's entire life has been nothing but one rip-off scheme after another. I'm hoping that the hearings will open people's eyes to what Donald Trump really is. It may be that he wants people to think he really believes his own lies, but don't think for a moment that he's a delusional old poop - if you're tempted to let your mind slip in that direction, just remember the $250 million.
Excellent analysis/condensation, Jon. It beats anything I've seen on the tube, and certainly beats sitting there watching the hearing for multiple hours -- as you chose to do on our behalf. The case against Trump is clear; what remains to be seen is whether that will finally bring any consequences for him -- as nothing has ever previously done throughout his decades of grift, lies and illegality.
Good commentary, Jon. Like reading a book, but with the punch of immediacy. You’re telling the story as the evidence unfolds on the table in almost real time. Wish we had that kind of narrative during the Watergate hearings. Thanks for your work.
Yawn. Nothing new uncovered in this boring partisan witch hunt.
This, sincerely hoping you are right.
Will do. Keep writing good stuff.
Yes, but are there any Persuadable republicans listening?
We need a Howard Baker for the 21st Century.
And remember, Stepian's moral compass is that Great White Shark that's been hanging out off the Jersey Shore.
NOTHING, yet, COMPARES TO JONATHAN ALTER’S BEING THERE-TYPE REPORT, WITH HIS HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE AND FAIRNESS.
[As a veteran broadcast journalist (Emmy for CBS News Watergate Coverage, for example) and long-time candidate and presidential television advisor, I much regretted an urgent previous commitment that kept me away from observing (and covering for a very respected San Diego news site) the 2ND JUNE 6TH HEARING AND SUBSEQUENT BROADCAST COVERAGE. Trying to catch up intermittently--via NPR and even the next day’s "NY TIMES”--was almost do-able].
THANK YOU, JON!
I think Trump is as bad as you do, but I am troubled by your use of the word "lie." Just because everyone told Trump he'd lost fair and square, how do you know he believed them? In order for a statement to be a lie, the speaker must know s/he is stating an untruth. I haven't seen any evidence that indicates that Trump knew there was no fraud-- only that he was told it.
Wonderful piece. But really, you didn't see Trump as a grifter whose presidency itself was a scam? The man's entire life has been nothing but one rip-off scheme after another. I'm hoping that the hearings will open people's eyes to what Donald Trump really is. It may be that he wants people to think he really believes his own lies, but don't think for a moment that he's a delusional old poop - if you're tempted to let your mind slip in that direction, just remember the $250 million.
Terrific summary. Thank you, Jon.
Reps. Bennie Thompson and Liz Cheney are the man and woman of the hour, but Sens. Sam Ervin and Howard Baker will live in our hearts forever.
(I guess it was the N. Carolina/Tennessee/Andy Griffith drawl that kept folks riveted to the TV screen in '73.)
Excellent analysis/condensation, Jon. It beats anything I've seen on the tube, and certainly beats sitting there watching the hearing for multiple hours -- as you chose to do on our behalf. The case against Trump is clear; what remains to be seen is whether that will finally bring any consequences for him -- as nothing has ever previously done throughout his decades of grift, lies and illegality.
Good commentary, Jon. Like reading a book, but with the punch of immediacy. You’re telling the story as the evidence unfolds on the table in almost real time. Wish we had that kind of narrative during the Watergate hearings. Thanks for your work.