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The Skeptics vs the Cynics: And when it’s tough to make the distinction

Gwen's Take

I am a great champion of the notion that it helps to be skeptical, but hurts to be cynical. But weeks like this one make it tough to distinguish between the two.

Because I strive to maintain my balance, I toss these examples over to you, dear readers:

BREAKING: Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.) walks out of Vice President Biden’s budget talks.

“We've reached the point where the dynamic needs to change," Mr. Cantor said. "It is up to the president to come in and talk to the speaker.”

On the Radar: June 23, 2011

Legacy: On The Radar

On the Radar: June 22, 2011

Legacy: On The Radar

On the Radar: June 21, 2011

Legacy: On The Radar

On the Radar: June 20, 2011

Legacy: On The Radar

Under the Big Top- Part II: Enough about me. What do you think?

Gwen's Take

I promised myself not to have anything more to say about the Anthony Weiner circus. Then I remembered what I promised at the end of last week’s blog – to hear you out.

So here is a selection of some of your responses to the seedy scandal that transfixed Washington and cheered professional and amateur comics.

In reading them, I was reminded how smart and reasoned our viewers are. Even on a story that has been covered as obsessively as this one, they added something new to the conversation.

On the Radar: June 15, 2011

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On the Radar: June 13, 2011

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On the Radar: June 8, 2011

Legacy: On The Radar

On the Radar: June 7, 2011

Legacy: On The Radar