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To: jbe who wrote (46171)	7/20/1999 2:52:00 PM
From: The Philosopher	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 108807

the concept of "the liberal press" is an unexamined cliche, used to designate a non-existent thing. Actually, multiple studies have shown repeatedly that members of the mainstream media vote for liberal candidates (usually Democratic) in much higher percentages than the general population.

To: jbe who wrote (46171)	7/20/1999 4:39:00 PM
From: The Philosopher	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 108807

"Liberal" is certainly not a vulgar word in the same sense that "dickhead" and "dittohead" are, Christopher, but when it is combined with the word "press" it is usually meant to be pejorative. I was using it descriptively. I have been called both liberal and conservative (not to mention "commie-pinko" by a member of the American Legion and "nazi" by a writer for Mother Jones) at various times by various people, so I have to avoid perjorative connotations to avoid smearing myself. It was an observation of something that IM E most objective and knowledgable observers recognize, at least privately if not publicly.