Gambling can turn into a dangerous two-way street when you least expect it. Weird things happen suddenly, and your life can go all to pieces.
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Some people will say that words like scum and rotten are wrong for Objective Journalism -- which is true, but they miss the point. It was the built-in blind spots of the Objective rules and dogma that allowed Nixon to slither into the White House in the first place.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Objective journalism has limitations that can obscure the truth.
In this quote, Hunter S. Thompson critiques the principles of objective journalism, arguing that the rigid adherence to neutrality can prevent journalists from accurately reporting on the moral failings of political figures like Nixon. He suggests that this lack of accountability contributes to the rise of power by unworthy individuals, highlighting the dangers of detached reporting.
Themes
JournalismTruthObjectivityPoliticsCritique
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about the responsibilities of journalists in political reporting.
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