It was a shtick. It was a shtick that stuck. It was a shtick that stuck and proved easily mimicked for fun, profit, ratings, political power and/or bigger salaries. 35 years ago, a failed standup comedian fouled the air with a slickly produced manifesto of populist poppycock that plowed and fertilized the ground for a right-wing media echo chamber that continues to insult our collective intelligence to this day. He died with cigar in his mouth, a nine iron in his hand and a Medal of Freedom hung around his fat neck.
Really good piece, really true story 😠