before Gene Lyons was the scourge of Clinton-haters and the Washington media establishment (but I repeat myself), he was the author of a damned fine book called "The Higher Illiteracy". Those who think of Lyons as a reflexively party-line liberal would be surprised if they read it. In any case I will see If I can transcribe and post some of my favorite snippets from the book.
posted by Anonymous at 6:47 PM
