That book sounds fascinating, and I've added it to my holds queue. I often wondered what the hell was going on with the Capitol and other police. I was pretty sure, though, that being stuck between the politicians and the protestors was never an enviable position.

I admit that part of me also wants to sit with you and hear your take on specific journalists, their attitudes and coverage, and related topics. It might take more booze and time than you'd like (or that I could take, maybe). I like some things about John Nichols, but I admit it's partly because I agree with him more often than some of the left-er journalists. As for pompous, well, there are so many people like that! I personally can't ignore them all....