Our country is wallowing in a miasma of political and class conflict, of greed and special interest, with regard to budget deficits, inflation and ri… - Carl Rowan

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Our country is wallowing in a miasma of political and class conflict, of greed and special interest, with regard to budget deficits, inflation and rising unemployment, the threats of both a bloody war and a devastating recession. How did we get into this mess? Because the press, during the 1980s committed one of the greatest crimes of the 20th century. The media took a dive, caved in, and did not tell the American people the price they would eventually pay for Reaganomics.

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About Carl Rowan

Carl Rowan (August 11, 1925 - September 23, 2000) columnist and former ambassador.

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Alternative Names: Carl Thomas Rowan
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