Sunday, February 19, 2017

Trump Rallies the Faithful


For John, BLUFTrump is on a roll.  Nothing to see here; just move along.




In which Ann Althouse talks about the Trump Rally.  Her fourth (numbered) point is about President Trump quoting Thomas Jefferson, who knew a thing or two about the Press.
"Nothing can be believed which is seen in a newspaper.  Truth itself becomes suspicious by being put into that polluted vehicle."  Trump quotes Thomas Jefferson.  Is that a real Jefferson quote?  Yes!  Thomas Jefferson to John Norvell, 14 June 1807:
The colon is because she then quotes the whole passage, which you can read at the link.

Hat tip to Ann Althouse.

Regards  —  Cliff

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