Ivins, Molly -- Essay (1988-08), “Unconventional Wisdom,” Ms magazine

Dave — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:59:54 +0000

The great quadrennial national circus is upon us: three rings, cast of thousands, red, white, and blue balloons by the ton, red, white, and blue bullshit by the hour, confusion, exhaustion, alcohol, and the fate of the nation.

Molly Ivins (1944–2007) American writer, political columnist [Mary Tyler Ivins]
Essay (1988-08), “Unconventional Wisdom,” Ms magazine

Collected in Molly Ivins Can't Say That, Can She? (1991).

Murrow, Edward R. -- Speech (1959-10-19), “Television and Politics,” British Association Granada Lectures, London Guildhall

Dave — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000

When politicians complain, as they have in several countries, that television turns their proceedings into a circus, it should be made clear that the circus was already there, and that television has merely demonstrated that not all the performers are well trained.

Edward R. Murrow (1908–1965) American journalist
Speech (1959-10-19), “Television and Politics,” British Association Granada Lectures, London Guildhall

WIST Quotations

Ivins, Molly -- Essay (1988-08), “Unconventional Wisdom,” Ms magazine

Murrow, Edward R. -- Speech (1959-10-19), “Television and Politics,” British Association Granada Lectures, London Guildhall