For me, a really radical position for journalism to take is to stop being cynical. Cynicism is what passes for insight among the mediocre. (Joe Klein)

For me, a really radical position for journalism to take is to stop being cynical. Cynicism is what passes for insight among the mediocre.

Joe Klein

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