In agreement with so many of the astute comments here, I would add that, under the horse race rubric, cable news outlets especially are motivated to amplify any sense of helplessness, outrage or anxiety in their viewers. They want you to think the GOP are this Borg-like menace, because it's great sci-fi drama, ultimately ratings gold. *[…
In agreement with so many of the astute comments here, I would add that, under the horse race rubric, cable news outlets especially are motivated to amplify any sense of helplessness, outrage or anxiety in their viewers. They want you to think the GOP are this Borg-like menace, because it's great sci-fi drama, ultimately ratings gold. *["Resistance is futile" is the Borg motto, for non-StarTrek enthusiasts.]
In agreement with so many of the astute comments here, I would add that, under the horse race rubric, cable news outlets especially are motivated to amplify any sense of helplessness, outrage or anxiety in their viewers. They want you to think the GOP are this Borg-like menace, because it's great sci-fi drama, ultimately ratings gold. *["Resistance is futile" is the Borg motto, for non-StarTrek enthusiasts.]