Daily Howler - June 13, 2005

DOWNING STREET BOZO! Maybe now you’ll believe what we’ve said about former liberal Michael Kinsley: // link // print // previous // next //

MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2005

IT’S OVER: We retract every kind word about the New York Times’ David Herszenhorn; this front-page story couldn’t be more canned. Oh wait, yes it could—check this sad editorial. But then, minority children will always be toyed with. More later on in the week.

MILLER V. DEAN: Superlative spunk from Stephanie Miller, right at the start of this Howard Kurtz profile:

KURTZ (6/13/05): Stephanie Miller is watching Fox News, as she does every night, looking for laughs.

"It's like Comedy Central for liberals," says the Los Angeles radio host. "They don't know they're funny—they just are. It's a right-wing freak show."

Huzzah! It’s something liberals have to tell conservative voters—you’re being played for absolute fools, by a gang of liars, con-men and “freaks.” Yes, we’re in favor of tough, tough talk (see below)—as long as that talk isn’t stupid.