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Tue, 8 May 2007

Superiority Complex

Why the Brits think they’re better
By Susan Hansen
Posted at 08:30 AM

The British press corps ought to be feeling pretty good about some of the acclaim it’s gotten here lately. What UK reporter wouldn’t relish the media column cbs News recently posted praising the British talent for ”tough interviewing,”marked by ”sharp questions”and a ”relentless probing for clarity”?

Not to mention the kudos the Brits got after a White House... Read More

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