His friends and colleagues on This Week pointed out that Brinkley was to the right - he thoroughly disliked Castro - but his political opinions never appeared on the air.
So, his ancient demeanor is understandable. Take a look at the way things are, and one is tempted to be acerbic, withdrawn, and libertarian.
ADM isn't the problem - it's the people who are bought any day and every day in Washington, Ottawa, the State and Provincial capitals, and the local councils.
The problem isn't the privileged, but those who give them the privileges.
Looks like "democracy" doesn't work very well. Note Selma, an intelligent, knowledgeable woman who didn't realize that the overwhelming majority of US electoral contests are fixed.
Any suggestions?
Harry -------------------------------------------
Arthur wrote:
Good post. PM Mulroney, I believe, was also on the Board of ADM. When I saw that Brinkley ad some time back I felt that Brinkley had "sold out" Although not really sure if he ever "bought into" anything.
An interviewee on Lehrer PBS newshour indicated that Brinkley had become acerbic, withdrawn and libertarian in his later years.
As to Viagra Dole, well it is just sad. Good quote.
Corruptio optimi pessima -- Corruption of the best is the worst of all." (Cicero)
arthur
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