The unique perspective and provocative opinions of Joe O’Neill
Media Matters
“(Local journalism) is where we have to start, in terms of rebuilding the social trust we need for democracy to work.”–Former President Barack Obama.
“We no longer have truly random samples that support claims that poll results accurately represent opinions of the electorate. Instead, we have samples of ‘the willing,’ what researchers call a ‘convenience sample’ of those consenting to give us their time and opinions.”–Pollster David Hill, director of Hill Research Consultants.
The fourth season of “The Crown” on Netflix has been, on balance, disappointing. There’s more than ample reason for the royal family to be displeased–and embarrassed– by their portrayals. Too bad there wasn’t more history and less off-putting soap opera.