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| Title | Editorial Revisits Diogenes: Cynicism We Can Believe In |
| Body | From http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/01/opinion/01critchley.html?_r=1&th&emc=th Cynicism We Can Believe In By SIMON CRITCHLEY March 31, 2009 SOME 2,300 years after his death, Diogenes the Cynic dramatically interrupted a recent New York State Senate committee meeting. Wearing a long, white beard and carrying his trademark lamp in broad daylight, the ancient philosopher — who once described himself as “a Socrates gone mad” — claimed to be looking for an honest man in politics. Considering the never-ending allegations of financial corruption that flow from the sump of Albany, it’s no surprise that he was unsuccessful. This resurrected Diogenes was, in fact, Randy Credico, a comedian who says he is considering challenging Senator Charles Schumer in the 2010 Democratic primary. Whatever boost Mr. Credico’s prank provides his campaign, it might also cause us to reflect a little on the meaning of cynicism — and how greatly we still need Diogenes. Read the full editorial at http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/01/opinion/01critchley.html?_r=1&th&emc=th . |
| Source | New York Times |
| Inputdate | 2009-04-15 04:37:43 |
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| Publishdate | 2009-04-20 00:00:00 |
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