jeffcw

IT generalist in a very specific niche. Photographer. Liker of odd things. Steampunk, music, technology, mountains, books make me happy.

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@amandakee_ Love this.

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@Chere_Noble Sending thoughts and pralines your way.

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@ArtisticCircuit Neat! Thank you. I just started messing around in Midjourney, but will try these out.

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@Chere_Noble Welcome to Dallas!

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@amandakee_ Amazing dress. And, she knows.

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We got to share in one of the most profound and beautiful experiences tonight with the wonderfully human @timminchin
Thank you. You are a beacon in a struggling world.

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@Jewels_ATX Kinda love this.

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@AzuraWicked That was a ridiculous response on her part, and indicative of a lack of understanding and training. I’m sorry.

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@Chere_Noble Not fun. I hope they catch up to you.

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@Katarinaishii Very uncool. You are correct on all points.

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@farqman I’m so sorry.

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@gardengirl125 Both good things...

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@Ciryadien Glad that you’re sharing again!

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@Chere_Noble Yup.

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@robchristianson This is fantastic! Great work.

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@Chere_Noble Save yourself!

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@robchristianson Rob, your attitude and perseverance are remarkable. Fingers crossed for you.

[Dan Rather @DanRather]

If I may, there’s something I need to get off my chest.

As democracy remains under siege, it has been frustrating to watch how the press covers politics these days.

I am reminded by lessons that came to me during the Nixon years as a CBS News correspondent, which I’ll add here:

1. Enough with Both-sides-ism

When one side lies intentionally and repeatedly, they are no longer entitled to the benefit of the doubt. They should be held to account, right away. Do not simply repeat the narratives they spew.

2. Prioritize Live Fact-Checking

Rigorous and robust fact-checking is the best defense against misinformation, intentional lies, and deflection.

If Trump says the sky is green, the story isn’t that the sky is now green; the story is that the sky is still blue and Trump got it wrong.

3. Ask Lawmakers Hard Questions

Ask about the fundamental principles of democracy. Push them to go on the record that Biden won the 2020 election.

Ask if they support the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

This writing is not to offer any claim of knowing it all. Your correspondent has made his share of mistakes, but after more than seven decades I believe I have picked up a few useful guideposts.

Good journalism is always worth it. Our democracy depends on it.

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For the rest of my list, please see my the latest post of my independent newsletter – the link is in my Twitter biography.

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@Chere_Noble Enjoy the show!