https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2009/07/21/nothing-half-so-melancholy/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-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:06:25 -0400<![CDATA[Ezra Klein writing in the Washington Post describes an online conference between President Obama and &#8216;progressive&#8217; bloggers. Despite the upbeat message to the liberal faithful not to be discouraged by the resistance the health care proposal is receiving, the fact is that there is resistance;  one which which President Obama believes he can blast through in a closed door session. Trust Us is the message, Klein says.]]>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:10:43 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2009/07/21/nothing-half-so-melancholy-n188846