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This article (Opinion, “Partisan Pandering Harms Academia,” Oct. 19) profoundly misrepresents the reality in Cuban academia. To be admitted at a university, Cuban students must be members of the political organizations of the government. Students are required to participate in rallies and events in support of the Cuban regime. No need to say that only those showing political adherence to Fidel Castro and his postulates are allowed to graduate. Any student that deviates from political “faithfulness” to the regime is expelled...
...some light yuks but got a pointed lecture when the fake news anchor likened their political shout-a-thon to "pro wrestling." There followed one of the most uncomfortable talk-TV showdowns since Harvey Pekar did David Letterman. The audience laughed and applauded as Stewart called the stunned hosts "partisan hacks" who were "hurting America" by dumbing down the political discourse. Carlson countered that Stewart had acted like Senator John Kerry's "butt boy" by throwing him softball questions. "You're on CNN," Stewart said. "The show that leads in to me is puppets making crank phone calls...
This article (Opinion, “Partisan Pandering Harms Academia,” Oct. 19) profoundly misrepresents the reality in Cuban academia. To be admitted at a university, Cuban students must be members of the political organizations of the government. Students are required to participate in rallies and events in support of the Cuban regime. No need to say that only those showing political adherence to Fidel Castro and his postulates are allowed to graduate. Any student that deviates from political “faithfulness” to the regime is expelled...
...Ironically, the parties may see a big upside to all this squabbling. Accusing the other side of trying to steal the election through fraud or intimidation will probably encourage turnout on both sides, as voters mobilize to ensure the other side doesn?t ?steal? the election. But in this partisan atmosphere, when voters are swapping conspiracy theories daily about the other party?s dirty tricks, God help the country if this election is close. With all the potential for an election day breakdown, the eventual loser may simply refuse to accept the results...
...minutes last Friday, CNN’s “Crossfire” dared to air a real debate, albeit by accident. “The Daily Show”’s Jon Stewart ambushed hosts Tucker Carlson and Paul Begala, charging them with “partisan hackery” and eviscerating them and the rest of the mainstream news media for abdicating their journalistic duties to the American public...