Every Saturday, Charles P. Pierce reminds me why I pay for the privilege of reading what he has to say, with his column for subscribers. Today’s post is one of the better, and it was inspired by these words from Pope Francis this past week, when he honored two Italian journalists and spoke at length about why he was doing so:
This was brilliant. TC, I took the liberty of "sharing" it via Twitter with MSNBC with a note to share it with all of their anchors. I hope that's OK with you.
The last thing I need right now is another source of outstanding information that I ought to read regularly but, too many more of your excerpting from Mr. Pierce and that's exactly what I'll have. The Pope's comments are spot on and apropos any group of people who fancy themselves journalists and might be listening. Like you and Mr. Pierce I'm unaware of anyone working in any medium who fully lives up to the trust that's been placed in them and there are far too many who would read this column and laugh themselves into apoplexy at the idea of adhering to those standards.
Beautifully said. If only this was the standard for all or at least most journalists. Thanks for posting this. It was inspiring and describes a world I want to live in.
So profound and insightful, both vis-à-vis Pope Francis' words and those of Charles P. Pierce! Thank you for printing them here. I'm afraid that I will have to ask permission reprint them elsewhere. There are far too valuable to keep private!
Fascinating read although I am not convinced the papal presences have been in touch with reality much. They do seem to be getting wiser as centuries flow.
Pope Francis values what is real and genuine and humane. He is a pope for our time. I adore him. Too bad he has “enemies” who think he isn’t right-wing enough. Or at all. He has the heart of a pastor.
Thank you, thank you!! I am a Francis fan; more now that he has an internal cabal against him. I like his challenge to journalists today, and his awareness of what they are up against.
I am half way through listening to the interview you shared with us. Learning so much, ( especially that long history between the Vietnamese and the Chinese) But, you followed that story about what really happened, like a good journalist and a very good story teller. Am enjoying it. Busy week but will try to get the rest in. Thankyou so much for sharing it with us. A real perk!!! Good to hear your voice too. I miss voices!!
This was brilliant. TC, I took the liberty of "sharing" it via Twitter with MSNBC with a note to share it with all of their anchors. I hope that's OK with you.
CPP is a contributor there, so maybe they already do, but good to let them know in case they don't.
The last thing I need right now is another source of outstanding information that I ought to read regularly but, too many more of your excerpting from Mr. Pierce and that's exactly what I'll have. The Pope's comments are spot on and apropos any group of people who fancy themselves journalists and might be listening. Like you and Mr. Pierce I'm unaware of anyone working in any medium who fully lives up to the trust that's been placed in them and there are far too many who would read this column and laugh themselves into apoplexy at the idea of adhering to those standards.
Beautifully said. If only this was the standard for all or at least most journalists. Thanks for posting this. It was inspiring and describes a world I want to live in.
So profound and insightful, both vis-à-vis Pope Francis' words and those of Charles P. Pierce! Thank you for printing them here. I'm afraid that I will have to ask permission reprint them elsewhere. There are far too valuable to keep private!
go right ahead
Thank you!
Fascinating read although I am not convinced the papal presences have been in touch with reality much. They do seem to be getting wiser as centuries flow.
Pope Francis values what is real and genuine and humane. He is a pope for our time. I adore him. Too bad he has “enemies” who think he isn’t right-wing enough. Or at all. He has the heart of a pastor.
Thank you, thank you!! I am a Francis fan; more now that he has an internal cabal against him. I like his challenge to journalists today, and his awareness of what they are up against.
I am half way through listening to the interview you shared with us. Learning so much, ( especially that long history between the Vietnamese and the Chinese) But, you followed that story about what really happened, like a good journalist and a very good story teller. Am enjoying it. Busy week but will try to get the rest in. Thankyou so much for sharing it with us. A real perk!!! Good to hear your voice too. I miss voices!!