>The timing of the release is notable. Last month Brooks published a column in the Times saying that he was not interested in the long-unfolding Epstein scandal.
>“Why is Epstein the top issue in American life right now?” Brooks wrote. “Well, in an age in which more and more people get their news from short videos, if you’re in politics, the media or online it pays to focus on topics that are salacious, are easy to understand and allow you to offer self-confident opinions with no actual knowledge.”
>He also likened the fascination with the Epstein story to the QAnon conspiracy theory, arguing that Americans were irrationally convinced that a cabal of elites was scheming and doing horrible things behind the scenes.
Edit: formatting
stroopwafelscontigo on
No surprise there.
NYT is beyond crooked. Polished, certainly. But crooked.
For every decent article they put out by a reputable journalist, they out out two or three that are pure propaganda.
MalevolentTapir on
Writing an article equating it to conspiracy theories while not disclosing you were at one of his events (after he had been convicted even) is probably not how I would have gone about it. It would just look really bad if pictures of me started showing up in the media a month after I told people to stop talking about it.
sugarlessdeathbear on
>Brooks, who dismissed Epstein scandal as ‘stupid story’, wrote column expressing lack of interest in developments
That’s not self-serving at all. Nope.
Agreeable_Mouse6000 on
I clearly remember listening to him try to downplay the significance of the Epstein files as a political distraction several times during some of the more notable document and photo drops, and having a sneaking suspicion he had some kind of personal stake in the matter.
VladtheInhaler999 on
We need more writers who will fight for the average joe and not schmooze it up with child trafficking billionaires just to rub shoulders with “elite” people.
Dracustein on
“ “Why is Epstein the top issue in American life right now?” Brooks wrote. “Well, in an age in which more and more people get their news from short videos, if you’re in politics, the media or online it pays to focus on topics that are salacious, are easy to understand and allow you to offer self-confident opinions with no actual knowledge.”
He also likened the fascination with the Epstein story to the QAnon conspiracy theory, arguing that Americans were irrationally convinced that a cabal of elites was scheming and doing horrible things behind the scenes”
AccomplishedView1022 on
When a man like David Brooks claims to have some moral authority above that of the average person, and opines to suggests how others should live, try and recall him here with Epstein AFTER Epstein pled guilty to soliciting a minor for sex.
David Brooks: a requirement of morality and integrity for thee, but not for me.
yemKeuchlyFarley on
Always been a piece of shit. Hope his career and everything he loves in his life disintegrates.
BugmoonGhost on
Wait. The “neocons were right” guy? No way
Dr_PocketSand on
You’ve just ruined the Christmas of Morning Joe and Mika Plain and Tall.
Moritasgus2 on
Well at least he has good takes /s
Zealousideal_Ad_9623 on
Doesn’t surprise me. I always thought there was something slimy about that dude.
Ckck96 on
Well, I guess that’s the end of Brooks and Capehart on the NewsHour. Not a fan of Brooks but I enjoyed that segment
laxguy44 on
If that doesn’t get you fired at the NYT and blackballed from legitimate journalism I don’t know what will.
Jack_Q_Frost_Jr on
Lol. David Brooks kissed a girl?!
Throfari on
Wikipedia said he is a “moderate republican”, so reich wing in other words. There is nothing called moderate in the current republican party. It’s like saying moderately spicy carolina reaper, no that shit is still spicy.
Fraulina on
I’m not surprised. Once when I was teaching at Yale, I saw him dining one-on-one at the restaurant at The Study with a young woman who I assumed was one of his students or at least was an undergraduate at Yale? He was teaching an undergrad course there at that time. Definitely a weird vibe.
ETA: The Study was a hotel with a bar and restaurant that had recently opened.
Epistatious on
Wow, didn’t know i could think less of him.
siouxbee1434 on
I see David Brooks was projecting, yet again
gringledoom on
How could a guy with such an age-appropriate wife disappoint America like this?!
MayIServeYouWell on
If someone happened to be at a party where Epstein also attended, and there are photos of them together, I can’t really hold that against them.
But if it happens over and over… and the gatherings are sponsored by Epstein, or at his property, or involve young women, it gets more and more problematic.
Put another way, it’s not a binary question if someone is “in” the files. The degree matters a ton.
Ambitious_Egg9713 on
Release every last file.
witchitieto on
The only exposure to this guy (phrasing) I have gotten is him on pbs with Jonathan Capeheart and he always has the most milquetoast and weak takes.
fleshlessmetalpiston on
I mean, that totally tracks because David Brooks is a piece of shit.
GeeOh58 on
“He also likened the fascination with the Epstein story to the QAnon conspiracy theory, arguing that Americans were irrationally convinced that a cabal of elites was scheming and doing horrible things behind the scenes.”
Seems kind of like what happened here. Rich and powerful rape girls and somehow none of their rich power peer group lifts a finger to stop it. Some acted to hide this.
Edit: Added quote around copy/paste from Guardian news.
vagabending on
The best time to fire David Brooks was a decade ago, but the second best time is now.
monkeysknowledge on
Dude’s always been a choad.
MonsieurReynard on
Well, well, well.
Mister Moral Scold himself, the same guy who left his longtime wife to marry his much younger editorial assistant, after writing several columns on the importance of stable marriages to society? That David Brooks?
Dude literally has had an entire career of being a white upper middle class male boomer with a smug demeanor and elitist opinions. He has no expertise in anything but the sound of his own dilettantish voice.
What a surprise.
justbunnies on
If there is proof he did something wrong, throw the book at him. Who cares who it is?
once_again_asking on
Guy has been a creepy scumbag for decades. Tracks.
MonsterGuitarSolo on
Isn’t this the pearl-clutching republican that is on PBS News Hour? lmao
Edit: it is.
From the article: “Brooks was also heavily dismissive of the Epstein story in a July appearance on the PBS NewsHour. “Every August, Washington goes crazy with some stupid story. And then in September we think, ‘What was that all about?’” he said. “And so this year we’re a little early.””
SeasonNervous5608 on
Conservative man who thinks he has a right to tell others how to live a moral life living immoral life in private and lying about it. Tale as old as time.
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From the article
>The timing of the release is notable. Last month Brooks published a column in the Times saying that he was not interested in the long-unfolding Epstein scandal.
>“Why is Epstein the top issue in American life right now?” Brooks wrote. “Well, in an age in which more and more people get their news from short videos, if you’re in politics, the media or online it pays to focus on topics that are salacious, are easy to understand and allow you to offer self-confident opinions with no actual knowledge.”
>He also likened the fascination with the Epstein story to the QAnon conspiracy theory, arguing that Americans were irrationally convinced that a cabal of elites was scheming and doing horrible things behind the scenes.
Edit: formatting
No surprise there.
NYT is beyond crooked. Polished, certainly. But crooked.
For every decent article they put out by a reputable journalist, they out out two or three that are pure propaganda.
Writing an article equating it to conspiracy theories while not disclosing you were at one of his events (after he had been convicted even) is probably not how I would have gone about it. It would just look really bad if pictures of me started showing up in the media a month after I told people to stop talking about it.
>Brooks, who dismissed Epstein scandal as ‘stupid story’, wrote column expressing lack of interest in developments
That’s not self-serving at all. Nope.
I clearly remember listening to him try to downplay the significance of the Epstein files as a political distraction several times during some of the more notable document and photo drops, and having a sneaking suspicion he had some kind of personal stake in the matter.
We need more writers who will fight for the average joe and not schmooze it up with child trafficking billionaires just to rub shoulders with “elite” people.
“ “Why is Epstein the top issue in American life right now?” Brooks wrote. “Well, in an age in which more and more people get their news from short videos, if you’re in politics, the media or online it pays to focus on topics that are salacious, are easy to understand and allow you to offer self-confident opinions with no actual knowledge.”
He also likened the fascination with the Epstein story to the QAnon conspiracy theory, arguing that Americans were irrationally convinced that a cabal of elites was scheming and doing horrible things behind the scenes”
When a man like David Brooks claims to have some moral authority above that of the average person, and opines to suggests how others should live, try and recall him here with Epstein AFTER Epstein pled guilty to soliciting a minor for sex.
David Brooks: a requirement of morality and integrity for thee, but not for me.
Always been a piece of shit. Hope his career and everything he loves in his life disintegrates.
Wait. The “neocons were right” guy? No way
You’ve just ruined the Christmas of Morning Joe and Mika Plain and Tall.
Well at least he has good takes /s
Doesn’t surprise me. I always thought there was something slimy about that dude.
Well, I guess that’s the end of Brooks and Capehart on the NewsHour. Not a fan of Brooks but I enjoyed that segment
If that doesn’t get you fired at the NYT and blackballed from legitimate journalism I don’t know what will.
Lol. David Brooks kissed a girl?!
Wikipedia said he is a “moderate republican”, so reich wing in other words. There is nothing called moderate in the current republican party. It’s like saying moderately spicy carolina reaper, no that shit is still spicy.
I’m not surprised. Once when I was teaching at Yale, I saw him dining one-on-one at the restaurant at The Study with a young woman who I assumed was one of his students or at least was an undergraduate at Yale? He was teaching an undergrad course there at that time. Definitely a weird vibe.
ETA: The Study was a hotel with a bar and restaurant that had recently opened.
Wow, didn’t know i could think less of him.
I see David Brooks was projecting, yet again
How could a guy with such an age-appropriate wife disappoint America like this?!
If someone happened to be at a party where Epstein also attended, and there are photos of them together, I can’t really hold that against them.
But if it happens over and over… and the gatherings are sponsored by Epstein, or at his property, or involve young women, it gets more and more problematic.
Put another way, it’s not a binary question if someone is “in” the files. The degree matters a ton.
Release every last file.
The only exposure to this guy (phrasing) I have gotten is him on pbs with Jonathan Capeheart and he always has the most milquetoast and weak takes.
I mean, that totally tracks because David Brooks is a piece of shit.
“He also likened the fascination with the Epstein story to the QAnon conspiracy theory, arguing that Americans were irrationally convinced that a cabal of elites was scheming and doing horrible things behind the scenes.”
Seems kind of like what happened here. Rich and powerful rape girls and somehow none of their rich power peer group lifts a finger to stop it. Some acted to hide this.
Edit: Added quote around copy/paste from Guardian news.
The best time to fire David Brooks was a decade ago, but the second best time is now.
Dude’s always been a choad.
Well, well, well.
Mister Moral Scold himself, the same guy who left his longtime wife to marry his much younger editorial assistant, after writing several columns on the importance of stable marriages to society? That David Brooks?
Dude literally has had an entire career of being a white upper middle class male boomer with a smug demeanor and elitist opinions. He has no expertise in anything but the sound of his own dilettantish voice.
What a surprise.
If there is proof he did something wrong, throw the book at him. Who cares who it is?
Guy has been a creepy scumbag for decades. Tracks.
Isn’t this the pearl-clutching republican that is on PBS News Hour? lmao
Edit: it is.
From the article: “Brooks was also heavily dismissive of the Epstein story in a July appearance on the PBS NewsHour. “Every August, Washington goes crazy with some stupid story. And then in September we think, ‘What was that all about?’” he said. “And so this year we’re a little early.””
Conservative man who thinks he has a right to tell others how to live a moral life living immoral life in private and lying about it. Tale as old as time.