Comment of the Day

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Monday's post on the New Yorker's George Packer accusing congressional Republicans of being "willing to deploy legislative terrorism" to get their way drew the following comment:

I went to the New Yorker's on-line forum with Mr. Packer on this article. Here's my question and his response:

Comment From Andrew

Was it really necessary to use the term "legislative terrorism" in your article? Does that really add to the debate?

George Packer:

I thought about that phrase a few times before leaving it in. Probably not the best part of the piece, but when core interests of the country are up for grabs in every negotiation, I don't think one should shy away from strong language.

So, I guess when it's "core interests", anything goes. Remember that.

by Editor  |  Apr 20, 2011 at 9:47 am Related Topics:  Politics, Press receive the latest by email: subscribe to the free futureofcapitalism.com mailing list