I was appalled last night in listening to The McLaughlin Group at how strident Lawrence O’Donnell had become. Previously I’ve found him to be an articulate and measured although forceful advocate for his positions, some of which I agree with. This was really excessive. Apparently it’s his new look:
Meanwhile on MSNBC, the network’s Senior Political Analyst, Lawrence O’Donnell, comes unglued—assuming he was ever glued in the first place—during an episode of Scarborough Country.
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Note to all advocates: shouting down your opposition, denial, and fallacies are not refutation. They are merely contradiction, something entirely different. I’m beginning to fear for the Republic.
His reaction is part and parcel of the overall stridency of the left these days.
Think: Cornered animal.