Journalism, spooked by rumors of its own obsolescence, has stopped believing in itself. Groans of doom alternate with panicked happy talk. Maureen Dowd alternatebelievedoom Change image and share on social
As blue chips turn into penny stocks, Wall Street seems less like a symbol of America's macho capitalism and more like that famous Jane Austen character Mrs. Bennet, a flibbertigibbet always anxious about getting richer and her 'poor nerves.' Maureen Dowd americaanxiousausten share on social
The Clintons want to do big worthy things, but they also want to squeeze money from rich people wherever they live on planet Earth, insatiably gobbling up cash for politics and charity and themselves from the same incestuous swirl. Maureen Dowd bigcashcharity share on social
Obama hates selling. He thinks people should just accept the right thing to do. Maureen Dowd accepthateobama Change image and share on social
Wooing the press is an exercise roughly akin to picnicking with a tiger. You might enjoy the meal, but the tiger always eats last. Maureen Dowd akineatenjoy Change image and share on social
Maybe Obama was not even the person he was waiting for. Maureen Dowd obamapersonwait Change image and share on social
It takes a lot of adrenaline and fear to make me actually write. Maureen Dowd adrenalinefearlot Change image and share on social
One must not attempt to justify them, but rather to sense their nature simply and clearly. Maureen Dowd attemptjustifynature Change image and share on social
Celebrity distorts democracy by giving the rich, beautiful, and famous more authority than they deserve. Maureen Dowd authoritybeautifulcelebrity Change image and share on social
We are supposed to believe that every dollar given to a Clinton is a dollar that improves the world. But is it? Clintonworld is a galaxy where personal enrichment and political advancement blend seamlessly, and where a cast of jarringly familiar characters pad their pockets every which way to Sunday. Maureen Dowd advancementblendcast share on social