Doris Kearns Goodwin

[mac56]

She's been one of my favorite historians for years. Imagine my dismay to see her shilling on MSNBC at the convention.

When did Doris go over to the dark side?

;(

[The_Casual_Observer]

1. Some people will do anything to make a buck

[bo44]

2. The minute she began hustling for coin

selling books, satiating her desire to remain pertinent.

[Bertha Venation]

3. What did she say, mac?

I'm a fan, too.

[mac56]

5. Hi Bertha!

:pals:

I'm looking for a transcript. Nothing specific jumps to mind. It's not so much what she said as her rapt enthusiasm, nodding assent, and lack of counterpoint to the patented media whore spin.

Transcript when I can find it.

[Bertha Venation]

11. she's been in the world of Staffers, then of academics, for a long time

Thinking and speaking clearly, sharply, and rationally, and making logical, authoritative points, all on the spot, can't be very easy. I know I couldn't do it and make good. I do well in writing. I know my limits.

Maybe she's not cut out for broadcast commentary and contemporary political analysis. And if she doesn't make it, that's fine with me. We have more than enough spinners & commentators & analysts.

(Go Twinkies!) :hi:

[seabeyond]

4. she is generally pretty fair. always finds something to to say

has a son in iraq, or did. read a letter of his. i think she was just in the energy of tweety that night and jumped on it without thought. surprised me and just didnt sound like she normally does

[Rose Siding]

6. Her son is in Iraq

...or was, a few months ago when I heard her tell of it. I don't think she's all the way over but she sure ranked Sharpton with the other horses.

[Fenris]

7. I lost a great deal of respect for her

After her little plagiarism dust-up. Her behavior during the convention (especially her comments about Sharpton's speech) was rude and callous.

[Dookus]

12. I thought

her explanation of the "plagiarism dust-up" was quite believable. I don't hold it against her.

Plus, rumor is she boffed LBJ. How cool is that?

[tishaLA]

8. She's my third favorite plagiarist!

I hope I didn't steal that line from anyone else, like she did for her books.

[Tomee450]

9. I used to like Doris also.

She changed after being caught plagiarizing. It was shocking to see her agreeing with the attacks on Sharpton. You can never be certain of anyone.

[mac56]

10. It's funny, till last night

I was willing to give her the benefit of the doubt on the plaigiarism deal. Not now. Guess I'm shallow.