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“Americans continue to suffer from a notoriously short attention span. They get mad as hell with reasonable frequency, but quickly return to their families and sitcoms. Meanwhile, the corporate lobbies stay right where they are, outlasting all the populist hysteria.”

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Eric Alterman
Eric Alterman

Eric Alterman is a historian born on January 14, 1960, specializing in modern American history with a focus on political and media relations. He is known for his insightful analysis of media politics and his unique perspective on historical events. more

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