HELEN THOMAS: IN MEMORIAM

…Helen Thomas died today. I never particularly liked her. She was not exactly pleasant, and oftentimes outright obnoxious. But then, what would you expect of a topnotch journalist? She was an honor to her profession, and I admired her for that.

We had something in common. I hate political correctness: as Tartuffery in individuals, and as the greatest threat to freedom in free society. And--- oh boy!--- how often did she slap this abominable monster in the face! And whether I agreed with her or not, I always loved her for that. As long as she could do it with impunity, freedom was alive and well. She was to me the epitome of American Journalism, a powerful symbol of American freedom.

Today she is dead. Having physically outlived by three whole years her alter ego: the journalistic profession in America. Indeed, on that fateful day three years ago, when she was punished for being politically incorrect and none of her colleagues raised hell in her defense… on that fateful day in 2010 American Journalism died, then and there…

In memoriam: Helen Thomas.

In memoriam: American Journalism.

…Kyrie eleison…