During a recent panel on the numerous failures of American journalism,…

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During a recent panel on the numerous failures of American journalism, I proposed that almost all stories about government should begin: “Look out! They're about to smack you around again! ✨ Jon Carroll by Jon Carroll, www.sfgate.com. February 14, 2007.
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During a recent panel on the numerous failures of American journalism, I proposed that almost all stories about government should begin: “Look out! They're about to smack you around again! ✨ Jon Carroll by Jon Carroll, www.sfgate.com. February 14, 2007.

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