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> [It'd be nice to claim that the American press, while maintaining objectivity and balancing against bias, is still inherently American - that they are patriots who love this country even as they report on its defects.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ben-domenech/it-d-be-nice-to-claim-that-the-american-press-while-maintaining/)

[Ben Domenech](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ben-domenech/)

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> [It'd be nice to say that American media doesn't hate this country.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ben-domenech/it-d-be-nice-to-say-that-american-media-doesn-t-hate-this-country/)

[Ben Domenech](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ben-domenech/)

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## More by Ben Domenech

> [In a healthy republic, there is a need for figures who understand that the presidency is not the be-all and end-all of the people.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ben-domenech/in-a-healthy-republic-there-is-a-need-for-figures-who-understand-that/)

[Ben Domenech](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ben-domenech/)

> [Much of the media failed to anticipate the potential Trump represented as a disruptive populist force, understand why his supporters trusted him, or offer…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ben-domenech/much-of-the-media-failed-to-anticipate-the-potential-trump/)

[Ben Domenech](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ben-domenech/)

> [Engaging in a sycophantic way with any politician in the short term is tempting. It offers the lure of access and the promise of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ben-domenech/engaging-in-a-sycophantic-way-with-any-politician-in-the-short-term/)

[Ben Domenech](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ben-domenech/)

> [When Barack Obama arrived in Washington, many in the media welcomed him with optimism as a historic figure focused on progressive change. But their…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ben-domenech/when-barack-obama-arrived-in-washington-many-in-the-media-welcomed/)

[Ben Domenech](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ben-domenech/)

> [I think what it really means is a recognition that Donald Trump has the potential to take over the Republican Party and change it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ben-domenech/i-think-what-it-really-means-is-a-recognition-that-donald-trump-has/)

[Ben Domenech](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ben-domenech/)

> [Gawker thrived on embarrassment and shame, seeking to demolish not just celebrities or politicians but average random people whose sins it would expose for…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ben-domenech/gawker-thrived-on-embarrassment-and-shame-seeking-to-demolish-not/)

[Ben Domenech](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ben-domenech/)

> [And for those of us who have, you know, looked in sort of the established order of the political fray over the course of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ben-domenech/and-for-those-of-us-who-have-you-know-looked-in-sort-of-the/)

[Ben Domenech](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ben-domenech/)

> [It used to be you could just write vaguely conservative things while running a Starbucks - now, you can't.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ben-domenech/it-used-to-be-you-could-just-write-vaguely-conservative-things-while/)

[Ben Domenech](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ben-domenech/)

> [It is unhealthy to live in an environment where every aspect of our culture requires a great sort, where creative talents are for some…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ben-domenech/it-is-unhealthy-to-live-in-an-environment-where-every-aspect-of-our/)

[Ben Domenech](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ben-domenech/)

> [Writers who do great work must be coddled and encouraged.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ben-domenech/writers-who-do-great-work-must-be-coddled-and-encouraged/)

[Ben Domenech](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ben-domenech/)

> [I will not apologize ever, for any reason, for publishing the views of people who don't make a living in politics about why they…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ben-domenech/i-will-not-apologize-ever-for-any-reason-for-publishing-the-views-of/)

[Ben Domenech](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ben-domenech/)

> [The first time I watched 'The Magnificent Seven' on TV on a Sunday afternoon, I knew it was going to be a different kind…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ben-domenech/the-first-time-i-watched-the-magnificent-seven-on-tv-on-a-sunday/)

[Ben Domenech](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ben-domenech/)

> [The government in Havana is best understood as a cross between violent left-wing radicals and organized crime.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ben-domenech/the-government-in-havana-is-best-understood-as-a-cross-between/)

[Ben Domenech](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ben-domenech/)

> [We all consume Netflix and other streaming services in different ways. Sometimes, it's a movie you're really going to focus on; other times, it's…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ben-domenech/we-all-consume-netflix-and-other-streaming-services-in-different-ways/)

[Ben Domenech](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ben-domenech/)

> [When I was much younger, my siblings and I would routinely tune in to watch 'Bill Nye the Science Guy' on PBS. He was…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ben-domenech/when-i-was-much-younger-my-siblings-and-i-would-routinely-tune-in-to/)

[Ben Domenech](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ben-domenech/)

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