[jwalsh07]

Pretty good analysis Burkeman but you're missing an important point and that is the ascension of the press as a privileged class.

[Burkeman1]

Agree. The press will become even more a part of the beltway Federal order. They too will mimic and support the approved for borders of debate. Our political issues and debates will be nothing more than tempests in teapots with the "press" trying to make them look important!