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PJ Mediahttps://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2010/12/09/much-the-same-thing-isnt-it/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 18:27:54 -0400'Much the Same Thing, Isn't It?'<![CDATA[Speaking of MNBC and closed loops meeting the real world, this is fun: As MSNBC’s Richard Wolffe – formerly of Newsweek – appeared as a guest on Wednesday’s Late Late Show on CBS, after Wolffe conveyed his left-leaning take on the deal to extend the Bush tax cuts, host Craig Ferguson asked, “You’re a Democrat, aren’t you?” as he stared at the MSNBC contributor for comedic effect, inspiring audience laughter. After Wolffe responded, “I am a journalist,” Ferguson smiled and quipped, “Much the same thing, isn’t it?” Bill Clinton would certainly agree. And Dan Rather would too, though perhaps a bit more tacitly. Which is why Fred Barnes proposes a reverse Weigel operation to counteract the closed loops of establishment liberal institutions. Like Michelle, Barry and ACORN, here’s a chance to do some real community organizing and infiltrate the establishment for radical change!]]>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:53:12 -0500<![CDATA[Ed Driscoll]]>https://pjmedia.com/ed-driscoll/2010/12/09/much-the-same-thing-isnt-it-n252967