Prevaricators, Pundits and Politics; 2003

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Identifier: MS1133-0284
Title: Prevaricators, Pundits and Politics; 2003
Description: The paper "Prevaricators, Pundits and Politics" by Robert Wimer discusses the degradation of political discourse in America, attributing it to partisan media and polarizing figures. The paper highlights the impact of various conservative and liberal pundits and their best-selling books, emphasizing the loss of civility and the rise of hateful rhetoric in political debates. It explores the historical context of political discourse and calls for a return to thoughtful, balanced discussion.
Date: 20 November 2003
Creator: Wimer, Robert C.
topic: talk; lecture; SPHEX Club; Robert Wimer; Wimer; 2003; political discourse; conservative media; liberal media; Newt Gingrich; Rush Limbaugh; partisan rhetoric; editorial writing; Michael Moore; Ann Coulter; Al Franken; cable talk shows; political polarization; historical political discourse; civility in politics; bipartisan dialogue; media bias
Type: Text
Genre: lectures
Digital Format: application/pdf
Language: English
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Rights Holder: Robert C. Wimer