Posts Tagged ‘Nicholas Kristof’

In which The Gay Recluse scores selected opinion pieces in The Times. Nicholas Kristof/Obama and the Bigots The Short Version: We must teach people not to be such crazy losers. In his words: “Likewise, with countless people today spreading scurrilous rumors that Mr. Obama is a Muslim, the most appropriate response is a denial followed […]


In which The Gay Recluse scores selected opinion pieces in The Times. Gail Collins/Hillary’s Edge The Short Version: Pennsylvania is the new Ohio. In her words: “Then comes the kind of convention political reporters have dreamed about since we were little nerds in the third grade writing essays on the electoral college.” Score: A-(Amusing) We […]


In which The Gay Recluse scores selected opinion pieces in The Times. Gail Collins/Hillary, Buckeye Girl The Short Version: Hillary can’t compete against Barack’s charm. (This may help her in Ohio.) In her words: “If Hillary is stumbling, it may be because there just isn’t any good path to take. ” Score: B (Benign) This […]