[conservatism_IS_compassion]

Kerry tried to bring down Nixon who had a "secret plan" for ending the war. And here he is, with a secret plan for ending the economy

LOL! How true!

History shows that Nixon intended to negotiate with the Communists. History also shows that American journalism was functioning as representatives of the Communists, but with no authority to grant any concessions on behalf of the Communists.

"Nixon claims he has a secret plan" was just the way that journalism attempted bully Nixon into the classic mistake of publicly negotiating with people who cannot give you what you want and need.

"Nixon Claims He Has Secret Plan" headlines were simply journalism's attempt to force Nixon into a preemptive surrender which would have doomed his candidacy.

Why Broadcast Journalism is
Unnecessary and Illegitimate

[E.G.C.]

Media bias bump.

[ForGod'sSake]

Thanks for the ping. For background on another subject near and dear to our hearts: Embedded and Elitist Left: The Long March through Schools of Journalism

FGS